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We remember John Thomas Southern
We remember John Thomas Southern
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1914
enlistment
Birdwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8820753
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
13843
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:8820753
3rd September 1914 - 1st July 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7429927
Source:8820754
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7429927
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Thomas |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Southern |
| Source | 7429927 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13843 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Thomas Southern | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, FranceEnormous brick built memorial to those with no known grave on the Somme.
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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 who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary ArtworkMore about Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary Artwork
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Register of St Peter's Hoyland | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley War Memorials Project | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France | Linda571 |
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