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We remember John Joseph Fildes
We remember John Joseph Fildes
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1908
enlistment
MANCHESTER
United Kingdom
Source:5232495
18th May 1908
1916
discharge
Source:5232495
28th December 1916
1917
marriage
Mary Ann Clulow
Source:5232495
17th May 1917
1918
children
Hilda Fildes
Source:5232495
4th November 1918
1920
children
Mary Fildes
Source:5232495
20th April 1920
1921
children
Edith Fildes
Source:5232495
30th December 1921
1923
children
John Joseph Fildes
Source:5232495
27th September 1923
1927
children
Ronald Fildes
Source:5232495
14th September 1927
service
British Army
Private
484
Manchester Regiment
Source:5232495
service
British Army
Private
484
Machine Gun Corps
8th Manchester Regiment
Source:5232495
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:5232495
1960
death
Died of wounds
Badly wounded in Gallipoli in 1916, had 29 operations over a period of 44 years.
MANCHESTER
United Kingdom
Source:5232495
30th August 1960
burial
MANCHESTER
United Kingdom
Source:5232495
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Joseph |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Fildes |
| Source | 5232495 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 484 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 484 | Machine Gun Corps | 8th Manchester Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Fildes | daughter | 4th November 1918 | |
| Mary Fildes | daughter | 20th April 1920 | |
| Edith Fildes | daughter | 30th December 1921 | |
| John Joseph Fildes | son | 27th September 1923 | |
| Ronald Fildes | son | 14th September 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Fildes, nee Breen | mother | ||
| Joseph Fildes | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Clulow | wife | 17th May 1917 |
Media
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John Joseph FildesInformation found in the National Roll of the Great WarContributed by:
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Baptism of John Joseph FildesBaptised - St. Francis Xavier, Liverpool. Parents - Joseph and Elizabeth Fildes (nee Breen)Contributed by:
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Silver War BadgeThe Silver War Badge was awarded to soldiers who were discharged from the army due to their injuries. They wore this badge so people would know the reason they weren't away fighting for their country.Contributed by:
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My Grandfather John Joseph Fildes on the rightJohn Joseph Fildes with his family - wife Mary Ann, daughters Hilda, Mary and Edith, sons John Joseph and Ronald
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Linda90335
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | Linda90335 | |
| Death Certificate | Linda90335 | |
| Medal Card | Linda90335 | |
| John Joseph Fildes | Linda90335 | |
| Baptism of John Joseph Fildes | Linda90335 | |
| Silver War Badge | Linda90335 | |
| My Grandfather John Joseph Fildes on the right | Linda90335 |
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