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We remember John Wycliffe Linnell
We remember John Wycliffe Linnell
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
sibling
Robert M Linnell
Source:9121459
1881
1881
location
78 Branstone Road, Burton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9180434
1881
1888
sibling
Harry L Linnell
Source:9121459
1888
1901
education
Medical Student
Cambridge University
Source:9121459
1901
1901
location
The Vicarage, Pavenham, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9121459
1901
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Army Medical Corps
attd No. 4 Hospital
Source:9121453
20th August 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9121453
26th August 1914
1918
service
British Army
Major
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:9180439
1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9180439
16th September 1918
1923
location
Pavenham, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9121453
1923
service
British Army
Royal Army Medical Corps
137th Field Ambulance
Source:9121453
1967
death
Source:9121462
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Wycliffe |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Linnell, |
| Source | 9180439 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Branstone Road, Burton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Pavenham, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | known 1923 | ||
| The Vicarage, Pavenham, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Medical Corps | 137th Field Ambulance | |||
| British Army | Royal Army Medical Corps | attd No. 4 Hospital | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Army Medical Corps | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert M Linnell | brother | 1881 | |
| Harry L Linnell | brother | 1888 |
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. J W Linnell appears as "Lieutenant, R.A.M.C."
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Royal Army Medical Corps Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by those serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps.
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Linnell.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Awarded the MC | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed Lt RAMC | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated April 1968 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Army Medical Corps Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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We remember John Wycliffe Linnell
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