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We remember John Lordon
We remember John Lordon
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1907
marriage
Maggie Lucas
Source:7616138
11th December 1907
1909
children
James Lordon
Source:7616138
4th April 1909
1911
location
14 Lower Cwm, Cwmrhydybedd Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7616129
1911
1914
enlistment
Merthyr
United Kingdom
Source:7616138
25th September 1914
1914
children
John Lordon
Source:7616138
7th December 1914
1914
employment
Coal Miner
Source:7616138
1914
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:5422999
18th January 1916 - 3rd December 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:5422999
18th January 1916 - 3rd December 1916
1916
theatres
Serbia region :2a
Source:5422999
3rd December 1916 - 14th June 1917
1916
theatres
Serbia region :2a
Source:5422999
3rd December 1916 - 14th June 1917
1917
location
MERTHYR
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7616087
1917
service
British Army
Private
649
Rifle Brigade
Source:5422999
service
British Army
Private
204931
Rifle Brigade
Source:5422999
1917
death
Greece
Source:7616090
14th June 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Lordon |
| Source | 5422999 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Lower Cwm, Cwmrhydybedd Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| MERTHYR | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 649 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | 204931 | Rifle Brigade | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lordon | son | 7th December 1914 | |
| James Lordon | son | 4th April 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Lucas | wife | 11th December 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-25 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-25 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Martin968 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC - Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Casualty Details | Martin968 | |
| British WW1 Pension Records, Short Service Attestation | Martin968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death plaque | Alison154121 |
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Stories
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