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We remember John Thomas Blackett
We remember John Thomas Blackett
Timeline
Timeline
1887
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9633210
1887
1904
dates
Age 18
Source:9633003
7th April 1904
1904
employment
Labourer
Source:9633003
7th April 1904
1904
enlistment
Stratford, London
United Kingdom
Source:9633003
7th April 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7208
Dorsetshire Regiment
Depot
Source:9633003
8th April 1904 - 8th July 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7208
Dorsetshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9633003
8th July 1904 - 9th December 1906
1906
service
British Army
Private
7208
Dorsetshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9633003
9th December 1906 - 7th March 1907
1908
marriage
Elsie Clara Blackett nee Bruce
Source:9633003
20th June 1908
1909
children
Elsie Louisa Blackett
Source:9633003
1909
1910
children
Ernest John Blackett
Source:9633003
1910
1912
children
Walter Joseph Blackett
Source:9633003
1912
1914
service
British Army
Private
7208
Dorsetshire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9633003
18th September 1914 - 2nd December 1917
1914
employment
Fish Porter
Source:9633003
September 1914
1915
children
Frank James Blackett
Source:9633003
1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9633003
9th September 1915 - 2nd July 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound head
Hospital/Institution
Source:9633003
13th December 1915 - 20th December 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound head - convalescence
Hospital/Institution
Source:9633003
20th December 1915 - 11th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9633003
3rd July 1916 - 1st December 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Shell shock
Hospital/Institution
Source:9633003
12th October 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5007496
2nd November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
7208
Dorsetshire Regiment
Depot
Source:9633003
2nd December 1917 - 15th June 1918
1918
children
William Thomas Blackett
Source:9633003
1918
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:9632988
15th June 1918
1918
discharge
Source:5007496
15th June 1918
1918
location
31 Nicholas Street, St John's Road, Hoxton, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9633003
15th June 1918
1918
death
United Kingdom
Source:9633003
31st August 1918
sibling
Matilda Blackett
Source:9633003
sibling
Alice Blackett
Source:9633003
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Thomas |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Blackett, |
| Source | 5007496 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Nicholas Street, St John's Road, Hoxton, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th June 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7208 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 7208 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7208 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7208 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7208 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Louisa Blackett | daughter | 1909 | |
| Ernest John Blackett | son | 1910 | |
| Walter Joseph Blackett | son | 1912 | |
| Frank James Blackett | son | 1915 | |
| William Thomas Blackett | son | 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Blackett | mother | ||
| Joseph Blackett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Blackett | sister | ||
| Alice Blackett | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Clara Blackett nee Bruce | wife | 20th June 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-04-07 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-04-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna64499 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Joanna64499 |
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