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We remember John Elisha Grimshaw
We remember John Elisha Grimshaw
Duplicate of John Grimshaw
Duplicate of J Grimshaw
Also remembered by 11 people
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
employment
Colliery Carpenter - Surface
Source:5319226
1911
1911
location
28, Betley Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5319226
1911
1912
enlistment
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5319226
13th August 1912
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
2609
The Lancashire Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:5319226
1914
1914
theatres
Asia :6
Source:5319226
1914
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:5319226
25th April 1915
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7960487
25th April 1915
1915
awards
Victoria Cross
Other War Service Award
Source:5319226
25th April 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:5319226
25th April 1915
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Lancashire Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:5319226
24th June 1917
service
British Army
Corporal
2609
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:5319226
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant
105th Mahrattas
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1980
death
Not War Related
Isleworth, London
United Kingdom
Source:5319226
20th July 1980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Elisha |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Grimshaw |
| Source | 8531656 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28, Betley Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2609 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 2609 | The Lancashire Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| Indian Army | 105th Mahrattas | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Alice Grimshaw | mother | ||
| John Grimshaw | father |
Media
Media
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Lancashire Fusiliers Cap BadgeLancashire Fusiliers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by John Grimshaw.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Grimshaw.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Grimshaw.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Grimshaw.Contributed by:
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Lieutenant Colonel John Eliza Grimshaw V.C.I took this photograph of these medals when i visited The Lancashire Fusiliers Museum in Bury where they were on display.Contributed by:
Desmond1478
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross citation, the London Gazette | Charlotte33 | |
| Wigan Street named after John Grimshaw | Charlotte33 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| Ancestry - Medal Roll - Lancashire Fusiliers - Victory and British War | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GRIMSHAW John | Peter34996 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Lieutenant Colonel John Eliza Grimshaw V.C. | Desmond1478 |
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We remember John Elisha Grimshaw
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