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We remember John Edwin Coggins
We remember John Edwin Coggins
Duplicate of John E Coggins
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Timeline
Timeline
1888
1888
location
46 Leopold Road, Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7616274
10th October 1888
1906
enlistment
Reading, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7616312
24th February 1906
1906
events
Third Class Certificate of Education
Training
Dublin
Ireland
Attainments: Writing from Dictation - Requisite Proficiency in writing Regimental Orders. Arithmentic - Requisite Poficiency in Notation and Numeration etc
Source:7616298
13th December 1906
1913
marriage
Mary Jane Stratton
Source:7616286
14th June 1913
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6971522
20th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
8191
Royal Berkshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6971522
1914
1919
events
Character Certificate
Character Certificate
Warwick Place, London
United Kingdom
Shows date of discharge as 4 April 1919, but this contradicts the date on Ned's discharge certificate of 31 March 1920.
Source:7616303
4th April 1919
1920
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7616312
31st March 1920
1920
service
British Army
Sergeant
8191
Royal Berkshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7616312
31st March 1920
1920
discharge
Source:7616312
April 1920
1920
awards
Meritorious Service medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7616312
1920
1966
location
Orchard Cottage, Oare, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7616288
13th August 1966
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7616312
service
British Army
Serjeant
8191
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Source:5199102
1966
death
Not War Related
Cerebral thrombosis, cerebral atheroma, arterial sclerosis.
Oare, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:7616288
13th August 1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edwin |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Coggins |
| Source | 6644557 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Leopold Road, Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th October 1888 | |
| Orchard Cottage, Oare, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 13th August 1966 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8191 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 8191 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8191 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Meritorious Service medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann White | mother | ||
| Claude Edwin Coggins | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Stratton | wife | 14th June 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-03-31 | 5'4" |
Media
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John Edwin Coggins in 1919Oare villagers paid for a photo to be taken of all village men who came home safe from the war.
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8191 J.E.Coggins - reverse of Mons starShowing the inscription on the reverse of the Mons Star - 8191 J.E. Coggins. By the end of the war he was a Sergeant, not a Private.Contributed by:
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Medals of Sergeant 8191 J.E. CogginsMedals of John Edwin (not Edward) Coggins. Donated on his death to the Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum, Salisbury, Wiltshire.Contributed by:
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Private John Edwin Coggins, Dublin, 10th May 1907Only photograph of John Edwin Coggins without a moustache! He stands on the far right in the front row. Handwritten caption on reverse reads "Taken at Dublin, 10th May1907, B Company."Contributed by:
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JE Coggins Medal CardRecords of medals awarded: Victory, British and Mons Star; Clasp awarded 1922.Contributed by:
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Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Devotion)Recording the award of the Meritorious Service Medal for Devotion to duty in France and Flanders. Once again the Army insists on incorrectly recording Ned's second name as Edward, even though they got it right initially!Contributed by:
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Birth CertificateNed Coggins's birth certificate with all the usual detailsContributed by:
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Marriage certificateCertificate of the marriage of John Edwin Coggins to Mary Jane StrattonContributed by:
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Third Class Certificate of EducationAwarded to Private 8191 J Coggins on 13 Dec 1906. This is the original certificate preserved in the family archive.Contributed by:
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Character CertificateCharacter Certificate of No.8191 Sergeant Coggins John Edward (sic), Royal Berkshire Regiment. Ned is described as of 'Very Good' character. "Intelligent, steady, hardworking man."Contributed by:
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Discharge Certificate 1920Discharge certificate of No 8191 Sergeant Coggins John Edward (sic), Royal Berkshire Regiment. it details his special qualification, his medals, place and date of enlistment, and duration of service with the colours and with the reserve. Also a physical description.Contributed by:
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Ned and Mary Jane wedding 1913Previous thought to be an engagement photo, this must be the wedding photograph as Mary Jane is holding their wedding certificate.Contributed by:
Katy39124
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 | Katy39124 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Katy39124 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Katy39124 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Katy39124 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Katy39124 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Edwin Coggins in 1919 | Katy39124 | |
| 8191 J.E.Coggins - reverse of Mons star | Katy39124 | |
| Medals of Sergeant 8191 J.E. Coggins | Katy39124 | |
| Private John Edwin Coggins, Dublin, 10th May 1907 | Katy39124 | |
| JE Coggins Medal Card | Katy39124 | |
| Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Devotion) | Katy39124 | |
| Birth Certificate | Katy39124 | |
| Marriage certificate | Katy39124 | |
| Death certificate | Katy39124 | |
| Third Class Certificate of Education | Katy39124 | |
| Character Certificate | Katy39124 | |
| Discharge Certificate 1920 | Katy39124 | |
| Ned and Mary Jane wedding 1913 | Katy39124 |
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We remember John Edwin Coggins
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