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We remember John Sweetland Dallas
We remember John Sweetland Dallas
Duplicate of J S Dallas
Duplicate of J S Dallas
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1885
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8457992
education
Military Studies
Sandhurst Military Academy
Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8458004
education
Blundell's School
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8458004
service
Indian Army
Captain
1/6th Gurkha Rifles
Source:8457992
location
St Aubyn, Tiverton, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8458004
1915
death
Died of wounds
Hospitalised in Egypt for the second time after being wounded at Gallipoli on 8th August. Suffered bullet wound to the head and died in hospital.
Alexandria
Egypt
Source:8457992
12th September 1915
burial
Egypt
Q 525
Source:8457992
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Sweetland |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Dallas |
| Source | 5380372 |
| First Names | Jack |
| Initials | J |
| Source | 5380372 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aubyn, Tiverton, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Army | 1/6th Gurkha Rifles | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Dallas | mother | ||
| William Liscombe Dallas | father |
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Captain John Sweetland DallasCaptain Dallas served in Egypt and Gallipoli with the 6th Gurkha Rifles. He died of wounds in Alexandria. We will remember.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Blundells Roll of Honour | Anne1202 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain John Sweetland Dallas | Anne1202 | |
| Remembrance book | Selena49658 |
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We remember John Sweetland Dallas
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