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We remember John Thomas Symons
We remember John Thomas Symons
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Fred Symons
Source:8985025
1892
1893
sibling
William Henry Symons
Source:8985026
1893
1895
1899
sibling
Bessie Symons
Source:8985025
1899
1901
location
3 Milner Street, Platts Common, Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8985025
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
James Symons
Source:8985025
1901
1904
sibling
Beatrice Symons
Source:8985026
1904
1906
sibling
Ernest Symons
Source:8985026
1906
1907
sibling
Mary Symons
Source:8985026
1907
1909
sibling
Gladys Symons
Source:8985026
1909
1911
location
21 Wombwell Road, Platts Common, Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8985026
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
14/962
York and Lancaster Regiment
14th (Service) Battalion (2nd Barnsley Pals)
Source:8984989
23rd March 1915
1915
location
21 Wombwell Road, Platts Common, Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8984989
23rd March 1915
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8985053
1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
14/962
York and Lancaster Regiment
6th (Service) Battalion
Source:8984989
14th July 1917 - 16th August 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:8548723
Source:8548725
16th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
XXIII. C. 18.
Source:8548725
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Thomas |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Symons, |
| Source | 8985026 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Wombwell Road, Platts Common, Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 21 Wombwell Road, Platts Common, Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd March 1915 | |
| 3 Milner Street, Platts Common, Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14/962 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 14th (Service) Battalion (2nd Barnsley Pals) | Private | |
| British Army | 14/962 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 6th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Symons | father | ||
| Polly | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Symons | brother | 1892 | |
| Bessie Symons | sister | 1899 | |
| James Symons | brother | 1901 | |
| Beatrice Symons | sister | 1904 | |
| Ernest Symons | brother | 1906 | |
| Mary Symons | sister | 1907 | |
| Gladys Symons | sister | 1909 | |
| William Henry Symons | brother | 1893 |
Media
Media
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York and Lancaster cap badgeMetal badge, tiger and rose in wreath topped by crown.
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Symons.Contributed by:
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New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 1New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, where John Symons is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 2New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, where John Symons is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 3New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, where John Symons is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 4New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, where John Symons is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 5New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, where John Symons is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - men mentioned in 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon CookseyMore about Barnsley - men mentioned in 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon Cooksey
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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Barnsley - Men who fell during 3rd Battle of Ypres - including PasschendaeleMore about Barnsley - Men who fell during 3rd Battle of Ypres - including Passchendaele
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New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Transcription for Hoyland on Find My Past | Linda571 | |
| Sheffield Daily Telegraph | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley War Memorials Project - Hoyland War Memorial | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| York and Lancaster cap badge | Linda571 | |
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| New Irish Farm Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen - 5 | Vincent96527 |
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We remember John Thomas Symons
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