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We remember John Henry Chamberlain
We remember John Henry Chamberlain
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Harry Chamberlain
Source:6190360
1881
1883
sibling
Charles Chamberlain
Source:6190360
1883
1885
sibling
Caroline Chamberlain
Source:6190360
1885
1892
sibling
Arthur Chamberlain
Source:6190360
1892
1894
birth
Source:6190497
2nd April 1894
1896
location
98 Halford Road, Fulham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190497
20th May 1896
1898
sibling
Rose Chamberlain
Source:6190360
1898
1898
sibling
Joseph Chamberlain
Source:6190360
1898
1900
sibling
Florence Chamberlain
Source:6190360
1900
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:6190360
April 1901
1901
location
23 Vanston Place, Fulham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190360
April 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:6190392
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Errand Boy
United Kingdom
Source:6190392
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 Cornwall Mews, Gloucester Rd, Kensington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190392
2nd April 1911
1912
enlistment
Kingston on Thames, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6190442
17th April 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
L/1044
East Surrey Regiment
Source:5099940
17th April 1912 - 23rd August 1914
1912
dates
Age 18
Source:6190442
17th June 1912
1912
employment
Outside Porter
Madame Dumlin
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
Source:6190508
17th August 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6190442
13th August 1914 - 23rd August 1914
1914
missing
Source:6190442
29th August 1914
service
British Army
Source:5099940
1914
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7229215
Source:6190403
23rd August 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
I.B.3
Source:7229215
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Chamberlain |
| Source | 6190398 |
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Chamberlain |
| Source | 6190403 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Vanston Place, Fulham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 6 Cornwall Mews, Gloucester Rd, Kensington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 98 Halford Road, Fulham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th May 1896 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/1044 | East Surrey Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Chamberlain | brother | 1881 | |
| Charles Chamberlain | brother | 1883 | |
| Caroline Chamberlain | sister | 1885 | |
| Rose Chamberlain | sister | 1898 | |
| Arthur Chamberlain | brother | 1892 | |
| Joseph Chamberlain | brother | 1898 | |
| Florence CHamberlain | sister | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-04-17 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-04-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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CWGC Grave Headstone, Hautrage Military CemeteryJohn Chamberlain's grave headstone at the CWGC Hautrage Military Cemetery in Belgium.
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Baptism Register EntryEntry for John Chamberlain in the baptism register for St Oswalds Church Fulham, detailing his baptism and birth date.Contributed by:
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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 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa14929 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa14929 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Pippa14929 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Pippa14929 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Pippa14929 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Pippa14929 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 | Pippa14929 | |
| Parish Register of Births for St Oswald Church, Fulham | Pippa14929 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 | Pippa14929 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Grave Headstone, Hautrage Military Cemetery | Pippa14929 | |
| Medal Index Card | Pippa14929 | |
| Baptism Register Entry | Pippa14929 | |
| 1901 Census | Pippa14929 | |
| 1911 Census | Pippa14929 |
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