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We remember John Charles Close-Brooks
We remember John Charles Close-Brooks
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Annie Louisa
Source:8838018
1875
1876
1879
sibling
Emily Katherine
Source:8838018
1879
1882
sibling
Margaret Beatrice
Source:8838018
1882
1884
sibling
Arthur Brooks
Source:8838018
1884
1891
location
Birtles Hall, Knutsford Rd, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8838018
1891
1904
marriage
Marie Agnes Beresford-Lovett
Source:8838014
1904 - 30th October 1914
1907
children
Roger Close-Brooks
Source:8838013
1907
1910
children
Neville Beresford Close-Brooks
Source:8838013
1910
1911
location
West Bank, Upton, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6656596
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:524798
8th October 1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
1st Life Guards
Source:8838009
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
34748
Grenadier Guards
Source:8838009
1914
death
Killed in Action
Zandvoorde
Belgium
Source:6656596
30th October 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 3.
Source:8838009
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Charles |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Close-Brooks |
| Source | 6656596 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birtles Hall, Knutsford Rd, Nether Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| West Bank, Upton, Macclesfield, Cheshire. | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1st Life Guards | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 34748 | Grenadier Guards | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Close-Brooks | son | 1907 | |
| Neville Beresford Close-Brooks | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Close-Brooks | mother | ||
| John Close-Brooks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Louisa | sister | 1875 | |
| Emily Katherine | sister | 1879 | |
| Margaret Beatrice | sister | 1882 | |
| Arthur Brooks | brother | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Agnes Beresford-Lovett | wife | 1904 |
Media
Media
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John Close-BrooksFrom the Macclesfield Times September 1921 Commemorative Supplement
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Harrow memorials: John Charles Close-BrooksAs featured in "Harrow memorials of the great war"Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen - 1Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Close-Brooks is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen - 2Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Close-Brooks is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen - 3Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Close-Brooks is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen - 4Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Close-Brooks is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen - 5Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Close-Brooks is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Close-Brooks.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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They thought it would be OVER by Christmas.More about They thought it would be OVER by Christmas.
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)More about Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)
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Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)More about Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)
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Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)More about Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)
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Macclesfield Cricket Club Roll of HonourMore about Macclesfield Cricket Club Roll of Honour
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Harrow Memorials of the Great War (6 vols)More about Harrow Memorials of the Great War (6 vols)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Manchester employers Roll of Honour 1914-1916 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| School & university registers Image | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield Reflects on John Charles Close-Brooks | Rosie34810 | |
| Harrow Memorials: Lieutenant J. C. Close-Brooks | Hannah21187 | |
| Ancestry - Registry of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Close-Brooks | Rosie34810 | |
| Harrow memorials: John Charles Close-Brooks | Hannah21187 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen - 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| 1st. life Guards | Richard12999 |
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