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We remember John William Brown
We remember John William Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Charlotte Brown
Source:8514111
1879
1881
sibling
James Brown
Source:8514111
1881
1883
sibling
Ada Brown
Source:8514111
1883
1884
1887
sibling
Mary A Brown
Source:8514111
1887
1890
sibling
Joseph Brown
Source:8514111
1890
1891
location
8 Shore Road, Garthorpe, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8514111
April 1891
1905
employment
Farm labourer
Source:8514118
3rd January 1905
1905
enlistment
Doncaster
United Kingdom
Source:8514118
3rd January 1905
1905
dates
Age 20
Source:8514118
1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
8198
York and Lancaster Regiment
2nd Bn
Source:8514118
23rd June 1905 - 3rd March 1906
1906
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8198
York and Lancaster
2nd Bn
Source:8514118
3rd March 1906 - 18th December 1907
1907
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8198
York and Lancaster
1st Bn
Source:8514118
18th December 1907 - 4th November 1909
1909
service
British Army
Corporal
8198
York and Lancaster
1st Bn
Source:8514118
4th November 1909 - 28th July 1911
1911
employment
Corporal
British Army
Karachi
India
Source:8533736
April 1911
1911
location
Napier Barracks, Karachi
India
military residence address
Source:8533736
April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
8198
York and Lancaster
1st Bn
Source:8514118
28th July 1911 - 30th December 1911
1912
discharge
Source:8514118
6th February 1912
1912
location
Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8514118
6th February 1912
1913
location
53 Pasture Road, Goole
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8514118
4th September 1913
1915
service
British Army
Private
8198
York and Lancaster Regiment
1st Bn
Source:8514118
16th May 1915 - 26th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8198
York and Lancaster Regiment
1st Bn
Source:8514118
26th June 1915 - 6th May 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Shell concussion resulting in his eventual discharge from service and granting of a pension.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8514118
30th September 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8514118
6th May 1916
1916
location
Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8514118
21st December 1916
1917
marriage
Sarah E Graham
Source:8514128
January 1917
1919
location
Rose Cottage, Whitgift,Goole
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8514118
24th April 1919
1942
death
Not War Related
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8514132
October 1942
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 8514118 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Pasture Road, Goole | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 4th September 1913 | |
| 8 Shore Road, Garthorpe, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Napier Barracks, Karachi | India | military residence address | known April 1911 | |
| Reedness, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th February 1912 | |
| Reedness, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st December 1916 | |
| Rose Cottage, Whitgift,Goole | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th April 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8198 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 1st Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 8198 | York and Lancaster | 2nd Bn | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 8198 | York and Lancaster | 1st Bn | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 8198 | York and Lancaster | 1st Bn | Corporal | |
| British Army | 8198 | York and Lancaster | 1st Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 8198 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 1st Bn | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 8198 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 2nd Bn | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Brown | mother | ||
| Joseph Brown | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Brown | sister | 1879 | |
| James Brown | brother | 1881 | |
| Ada Brown | sister | 1883 | |
| Mary A Brown | sister | 1887 | |
| Joseph Brown | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah E Graham | wife | January 1917 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Wesleyan Methodist Church, Reedness - Roll of HonourMore about Wesleyan Methodist Church, Reedness - Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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