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We remember Vernon John Deakin
We remember Vernon John Deakin
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Mona Deakin
Source:5114112
1889
1894
birth
Source:5114112
1894
1914
employment
salesman
Source:5509134
4th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5509134
4th September 1914
service
British Army
Private
9838(Incomplete)
Manchester Regiment
Source:5114112
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
9838(Incomplete)
Manchester Regiment
Source:5114112
1916
death
Source:5114112
30th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Vernon John |
| Initials | VJ |
| Last Name | Deakin |
| Source | 5114112 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9838(Incomplete) | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 9838(Incomplete) | Manchester Regiment | Acting Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Deakin | mother | ||
| John Deakin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Deakin | sister | 1889 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | 6'4" |
Media
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Memorial in Moorside Independent Methodist ChurchActing Corporal Deakin is remembered here
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Sue8404 | |
| British Army Service Records | Sue8404 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial in Moorside Independent Methodist Church | Sue8404 |
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