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We remember Job Henry Charles Drain
We remember Job Henry Charles Drain
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1912
dates
Age 18
Source:6652268
27th August 1912
1912
enlistment
Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:6652268
27th August 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6652268
1914 - 1917
1914
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6651695
26th August 1914
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:6652268
1917 - 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6652268
1918 - 1919
1919
marriage
Patricia Murray
Source:6652268
25th December 1919
1920
children
Patricia Winifred Drain
Source:6652268
1920
1921
children
Job Henry George Drain
Source:6652268
1921
1924
location
34 Bath Street, Poplar, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6652268
26th August 1924
employment
Factory hand
Source:6652268
service
British Army
Driver
69960
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5311116
1975
death
Not War Related
Newham, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6652274
1975
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Bath Street, Poplar, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th August 1924 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 69960 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Winifred Drain | daughter | 1920 | |
| Job Henry George Drain | son | 1921 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Murray | wife | 25th December 1919 |
Media
Media
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Announcment of VCsFrom the War Office - 25 Nov 14 announcement of VCs approved
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Commemorative stamp coverTo a local hero...thankyou could never be enough. From a local girl.Contributed by:
Denise59153
Communities
Communities
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37 Battery Royal Field ArtilleryMore about 37 Battery Royal Field Artillery
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Artillery attestations 1883-1942 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross citation, the Edinburgh Gazette | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Announcment of VCs | History32461 | |
| war painting | sylvia68644 | |
| Commemorative stamp cover | Denise59153 |
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