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We remember John Kenneth Best
We remember John Kenneth Best
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Timeline
Timeline
1887
birth
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26th December 1887
1899
education
Lancing College
United Kingdom
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1899 - 1900
1912
employment
Curate
St Cuthbert's Church
Lytham
United Kingdom
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September 1912
1914
theatres
Egypt :4
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10th September 1914 - 3rd May 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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3rd May 1915 - 25th September 1915
1920
employment
Teacher / Master
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
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1920 - 1940
1940
appointments
Chaplain to the Forces, S.H.A.E.F.
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1940 - June 1945
1940
enlistment
United Kingdom
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1940
service
British Army
Chaplain to the Forces 4th Class
Army Chaplain's Department
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2011
education
BSc Mathematics (first)
Queen's College
Cambridge
United Kingdom
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2011
2011
education
Training for Priesthood
Egerton Hall
Manchester
United Kingdom
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2011
2011
education
Arnold House School
Chester
United Kingdom
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2011
1981
death
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19th April 1981
Details
Details
Names
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Army Chaplain's Department | Chaplain to the Forces 4th Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev John Dugdale Best | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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HeadstoneHeadstone of the Rev.John, Kenneth Best M.C.at Budleigh Salterton
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Communities
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Official Records
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Chris2090 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Prayer for Gallipoli, The Great War Diaries of Chaplin Kenneth Best | Chris2090 |
Multimedia
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| Headstone | Len100497 |
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We remember John Kenneth Best
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