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We remember John Septimus Millachip
We remember John Septimus Millachip
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1883
location
Hope Lodge, Cavendish Road, Brondesbury, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9635223
16th February 1883
1891
sibling
Grace Emily Millachip
Source:9635223
5th February 1891
1911
marriage
Sylvia Frederick Webb
Source:9635297
16th June 1911
1914
employment
Accountant
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9578825
9th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9578825
9th November 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
75173
29th Battalion, CEF
Source:9578825
9th November 1914 - 19th April 1916
1914
location
Vancouver
Canada
their own address
Source:5716807
9th November 1914
1915
events
Embarkation and Arrival
Travel from Canada to France
Montreal
Canada
Departure date sheet has no title.
"Disembarked" place and date are on Army Form B. 103. Casualty Form--Active Service.
Source:9578825
20th May 1915 - 15th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9578825
18th September 1915 - 26th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:9578825
12th February 1916 - 16th February 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lance Corporal
75173
29th Battalion, CEF
Source:9578825
19th April 1916 - 26th September 1916
1916
appointments
Appointed Lance Corporal
Source:9578825
26th June 1916
1916
missing
Casualty Form--Active Service: "Missing after action." Other pages state: "Previously reported missing 'believed killed.' Now for official purposes presumed to have died on or since 26-9-1916."
Source:9578825
26th September 1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lance Corporal
75173
Canadian Infantry
Source:7540955
1916
death
Killed in Action
Battle of the Somme, at Courcelette.
Reported missing from base.
Attack north of Courcelette
France
Source:7540955
Source:9578825
26th September 1916
1920
awards
Memorial Cross
Other War Service Award
Source:9578825
16th August 1920
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
75173
Source:5716807
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7540955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Septimus |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Millachip |
| Source | 7540955 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Lodge, Cavendish Road, Brondesbury, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th February 1883 | |
| Vancouver | Canada | their own address | known 9th November 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 75173 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 75173 | Canadian Infantry | Lance Corporal | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 75173 | 29th Battalion, CEF | Lance Corporal | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 75173 | 29th Battalion, CEF | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Memorial Cross | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Gear | mother | ||
| William Thorp Millachip | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Emily Millachip | sister | 5th February 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Frederick Webb | wife | 16th June 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Green | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-28 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1883-02-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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John Septimus Millachip As a ChildUndated studio photo. This is my maternal grandmother's older brother. His name is on the back in my grandmother's handwriting. This photo is in a family collection handed down from my mother.
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Baptisms Christ Church Brondesbury, 1883Accessed through Ancestry.com. London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 Details show his birth dates (January 7, 1883) and baptismal dates (February 16,1883) as well as his parents' names, residence, and his father's profession.Contributed by:
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John Septimus Millachip Circumstances of CasualtyRecord of the circumstances of the death of John Septimus Millachip. Missing believed dead 26 September 1916 at the Battle of the Somme, attack north of Courcelette.Contributed by:
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Memorial Marker for John Septimus MillachipMemorial marker for John Septimus Millachip on his parents' grave in Paddington Cemetery, Kilburn, London, England.Contributed by:
Catherine42750
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Catherine42750 | |
| London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 | Catherine42750 | |
| Marriage Details of John Septimus Millachip and Sylvia Frederick Webb | Catherine42750 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Septimus Millachip As a Child | Catherine42750 | |
| Baptisms Christ Church Brondesbury, 1883 | Catherine42750 | |
| John Septimus Millachip Circumstances of Casualty | Catherine42750 | |
| Memorial Marker for John Septimus Millachip | Catherine42750 |
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