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We remember John Clements Brooksby
We remember John Clements Brooksby
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Emma. C. Brooksby
Source:8734883
1887
1892
1901
location
54 Friargate PRESTON.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8734883
April 1901
1911
employment
Accountants Clerk
Preston, lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8734879
April 1911
1911
location
54 Friargate, PRESTON
United Kingdom
Source:8734879
April 1911
1917
dates
Age 24
Source:8734890
8th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
707275
Royal Field Artillery
331 Bde. R.F.A.(2nd East Lancs)
Source:8734890
8th August 1917
employment
Secretary
Source:8455796
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a shell along with Harry Smith.
near Ostend
Belgium
Source:8455796
8th August 1917
burial
KOKSIJDE, West-Vlaanderen.
Belgium
II. E. 19
Source:8734890
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Clements |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Brooksby |
| Source | 8455796 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Friargate PRESTON. | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 54 Friargate, PRESTON | United Kingdom | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 707275 | Royal Field Artillery | 331 Bde. R.F.A.(2nd East Lancs) | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Brooksby | father | ||
| Elizabeth Grace Brooksby | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma. C. Brooksby | sister | 1887 |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Brooksby.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Gunner John Clements Brooksby for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: John Clements Brooksby. Address: 54 Friargate. Occupation: Secretary. Regiment: 331 Bde R.F.A (2nd East Lanc). Rank and Regimental Number: [Private crossed out] 707275 Gunner. Date of Death: [Sept 11th 1892 crossed out] 8th August 1917. Place where killed or injury received: Near Ostend with 331st Brigade. Remarks: Killed by same shell as Harry Smith.
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Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen 1Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Brooksby is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen 2Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Brooksby is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen 3Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Brooksby is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen 4Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Brooksby is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
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Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43149 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.cwcg.org casualty details | Preston43149 | |
| Ancestry - Register of Soldiers Effects | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Brooksby. | Preston485 | |
| Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Coxyde Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen 4 | Vincent96527 |
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