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We remember John Henry Funnell
We remember John Henry Funnell
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1892
location
23 Dallas Road, Sydenham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7649740
23rd April 1892
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9275497
31st March 1901
1901
location
48 Springfield, Sydenham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9275497
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9276116
2nd April 1911
1911
location
50 Dallas Road, Sydenham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9276116
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Electrician
Source:7656754
31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
588
Royal West Kent Regiment
6th Service Batalion
Source:7656754
31st August 1914 - 3rd October 1914
1914
location
40 Springfield, Sydenham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7656754
31st August 1914
1914
dates
Age 22
Source:7656754
3rd October 1914
1914
discharge
Source:7656754
3rd October 1914
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:7657483
19th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Deptford, London
United Kingdom
Source:7657483
19th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
9114
Royal West Kent Regiment
Depot
Source:7657483
19th July 1915 - 21st July 1915
1915
location
40 Springfield, Sydenham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7657483
19th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
9114
Royal West Kent Regiment
30th
Source:7657483
21st July 1915 - 19th May 1916
1916
dates
Age 24
Source:9270190
13th May 1916
1916
marriage
Ivy Florence Hyde
Source:9596305
13th May 1916
1916
location
78 Dalmain Road, Forest Hill, London SE23
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9270190
13th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
9114
Royal West Kent Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7657483
19th May 1916 - 1st September 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7657483
19th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
9114
Royal West Kent Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7657483
1st September 1916 - 21st November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
9114
Royal West Kent Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7657483
21st November 1916 - 14th July 1918
1917
location
6 Kemble Road, Forest Hill, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7657483
11th October 1917
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
564483
Labour Corps
Source:7657483
30th August 1918 - 19th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7657483
19th April 1919
1920
children
John Funnell
Source:9596305
6th February 1920
1921
children
Doreen Kirk
Source:9596305
15th November 1921
1939
employment
Electric Cable Jointer
Source:9596305
29th September 1939
1939
location
6 Kemble Road, Forest Hill, London SE23
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9596305
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Corporal
9114
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:5120700
service
British Army
Corporal
564483
Labour Corps
Source:5120700
service
British Army
Corporal
564483
Labour Corps
Source:7657483
sibling
Alice Funnell
Source:9275497
sibling
Kathleen Funnell
Source:9275497
sibling
Mary Funnell
Source:9275497
sibling
William Funnell
Source:9275497
sibling
Frederick Funnell
Source:9275497
sibling
Elizabeth Funnell
Source:9275497
sibling
Edward Funnell
Source:9276116
sibling
George Funnell
Source:9276116
sibling
Violet Funnell
Source:9276116
1978
location
6 Kemble Road, Forest Hill, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6162651
24th January 1978
1978
death
Not War Related
Natural causes.
Cremated at Honor Oak Crematorium on 30th January 1978 and ashes scattered on New Cemetery Lawn.
Forest Hill, Lewisham, London
United Kingdom
Source:6162651
Source:9270325
24th January 1978
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dallas Road, Sydenham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd April 1892 | |
| 40 Springfield, Sydenham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st August 1914 | |
| 40 Springfield, Sydenham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th July 1915 | |
| 48 Springfield, Sydenham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 50 Dallas Road, Sydenham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6 Kemble Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 6 Kemble Road, Forest Hill, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th October 1917 | |
| 6 Kemble Road, Forest Hill, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th January 1978 | |
| 78 Dalmain Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 13th May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9114 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 564483 | Labour Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 588 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 6th Service Batalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9114 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 9114 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 30th | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 9114 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 9114 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 9114 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 564483 | Labour Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 564483 | Labour Corps | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Funnell | son | 6th February 1920 | |
| Doreen Kirk | daughter | 15th November 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Funnell | mother | ||
| John Funnell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Funnell | sister | ||
| Kathleen Funnell | sister | ||
| Mary Funnell | sister | ||
| William Funnell | brother | ||
| Frederick Funnell | brother | ||
| Elizabeth Funnell | sister | ||
| Edward Funnell | brother | ||
| George Funnell | brother | ||
| Violet Funnell | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Florence Hyde | wife | 13th May 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Red |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-19 | 5'9" |
Media
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John Henry FunnellIn uniform after enlisting as a Private in the Royal West Kent regiment.
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Two paper knives - obversesTwo paper knives made by German prisoners of war from used bullet casings and given to my grandfather. The obverses are inscribed with his name (missing first initial J) and family address in Forest Hill, London.Contributed by:
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Two paper knives - reversesTwo paper knives made by German prisoners of war from used bullet casings and given to my grandfather. The reverses are inscribed with his wife's name and "The Great War".Contributed by:
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Wedding Day photographJohn (Jack) Funnell and wife Ivy on their wedding day, 13th May 1916.Contributed by:
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John Henry Funnell with his fatherJohn Funnell (standing) is shown with his father John Funnell (seated). The photo was taken at the Empire Studios in Sydenham Road, Sydenham, London.Contributed by:
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John Henry FunnellIn uniform as a private in the Royal West Kent regiment
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of 1939 Register | Barrie13353 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Henry Funnell | Barrie13353 | |
| Two paper knives - obverses | Barrie13353 | |
| Two paper knives - reverses | Barrie13353 | |
| Wedding Day photograph | Barrie13353 | |
| John Henry Funnell with his father | Barrie13353 | |
| John Henry Funnell | Barrie13353 |
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