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We remember John Wall
We remember John Wall
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:5505042
11th June 1901
1901
enlistment
Worcester
United Kingdom
Source:5505042
11th December 1901
1915
commission
Regular
Source:5505042
29th January 1915
children
Dick Wall
Source:5505042
children
Edward Wall
Source:5505042
children
Harry Wall
Source:5505042
children
Jack Wall
Source:5505042
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
8671
Grenadier Guards
Source:5368721
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 1
9671
Grenadier Guards
Source:5368721
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 1
75061
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:5368721
service
British Army
Regimental Sergeant Major
9671
Grenadier Guards
1st Battalion
Source:5505042
1999
marriage
Ethel Bowley
Source:5505042
3rd February 1999
1930
death
Not War Related
Plumstead
United Kingdom
Source:5505042
10th February 1930
burial
Plumstead
United Kingdom
Source:5505042
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Wall |
| Source | 5368721 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8671 | Grenadier Guards | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 9671 | Grenadier Guards | Warrant Officer Class 1 | ||
| British Army | 75061 | Worcestershire Regiment | Warrant Officer Class 1 | ||
| British Army | 9671 | Grenadier Guards | 1st Battalion | Regimental Sergeant Major |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Wall | son | ||
| Dick Wall | son | ||
| Harry Wall | son | ||
| Edward Wall | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Wall | mother | ||
| John Wall | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Bowley | wife | 3rd February 1999 |
Media
Media
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Roclincourt 1917Drawing by Adrian Hill of RSM John Wall in his dugout, at this time he was attached to 1/HAC as RSMContributed by:
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Commendation letterLetter from Sgt Mills Scots Guards to the commanding officer of the Grenadier GuardsContributed by:
Mike1898 -
Beaucort 1917Drawing by Adrian Hill of RSM John Wall MC in his dugout (attached to 1/HAC)Contributed by:
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InvestitureInvitation to attend the investiture at Buckingham Palace for John Wall to receive his Military CrossContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RSM John Wall MC | Mike1898 | |
| Roclincourt 1917 | Mike1898 | |
| Commendation letter | Mike1898 | |
| Beaucort 1917 | Mike1898 | |
| Freedom of the City of London | Mike1898 | |
| Investiture | Mike1898 | |
| Sevice record | Mike1898 | |
| Condolence from Lord Gort | Mike1898 | |
| The Wall family | Mike1898 |
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