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We remember John Mott
We remember John Mott
Timeline
Timeline
1860
sibling
Edward James Mott
Source:8966907
May 1860
1864
sibling
William Mott
Source:8966907
January 1864
1867
sibling
Charlotte Hall Mott
Source:8966907
August 1867
1868
1868
location
Cherington, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8966476
27th September 1868
1871
dates
Age 2
Source:8966907
2nd April 1871
1871
location
Little Wolford, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8966907
2nd April 1871
1873
sibling
Emily Mott
Source:8967939
May 1873
1875
children
Robert Edward Mott
Source:8967939
1875
1876
children
Mary Zilpha Mott
Source:8967939
1876
1891
dates
Age 22
Source:8966917
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Harness Maker
London
United Kingdom
Source:8966917
5th April 1891
1891
location
335 Euston Road, St Pancras, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8966917
5th April 1891
1893
employment
Saddler
London
United Kingdom
Source:8966940
16th December 1893
1893
marriage
Mary Smith
Source:8966940
16th December 1893
1897
children
John Joseph Mott
Source:8967939
1897
1898
children
Finlay James Mott
Source:8967939
1898
1898
location
4 Algernon Road, Hendon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8967919
1898
1899
location
4 Algernon Road, Hendon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8967923
1899
1901
dates
Age 32
Source:8967939
31st March 1901
1901
location
The Brickyard, Little Wolford, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8967939
31st March 1901
1901
children
William Harley Mott
Source:8967939
1901
1901
location
Swan River, Manitoba
Canada
their own address
Source:8967963
1901
1904
children
Henry Ernest Mott
Source:8967963
26th October 1904
1906
dates
Age 38
Source:8967963
June 1906
1915
enlistment
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:8968081
22nd January 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
106414
Canadian Mounted Rifles
1st Battalion
Source:8968081
12th June 1915
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:8968144
1st July 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
106414
Canadian Mounted Rifles
1st Battalion
Source:8968144
1st July 1917
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8968454
August 1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8968433
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8819847
awards
Military Cross
Other War Service Award
Source:8819847
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
106414
1st Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion
Source:8819847
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed on the first day of the Second Battle of the Scarpe, possibly during the action to retake the strategically important objectives of Orange Hill and Monchy-le-Preux.
In the vicinity of Monchy-le-Preux. Pas-de-Calais.
France
Source:8819847
Source:8968243
26th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
John Mott may well be amongst the many unidentified 1st CMR casualties to have been interred at the military cemeteries of Orange Hill or Monchy on this day.
France
Source:8819847
Source:8968243
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mott |
| Source | 8968708 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335 Euston Road, St Pancras, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 4 Algernon Road, Hendon, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1898 | |
| 4 Algernon Road, Hendon, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1899 | |
| Cherington, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th September 1868 | |
| Little Wolford, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 | |
| Swan River, Manitoba | Canada | their own address | 1901 | |
| The Brickyard, Little Wolford, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 106414 | 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 106414 | Canadian Mounted Rifles | 1st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 106414 | Canadian Mounted Rifles | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Edward Mott | son | 1875 | |
| Mary Zilpha Mott | daughter | 1876 | |
| John Joseph Mott | son | 1897 | |
| Finlay James Mott | son | 1898 | |
| William Harley Mott | son | 1901 | |
| Henry Ernest Mott | son | 26th October 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny | mother | ||
| Gaius Mott | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward James Mott | brother | May 1860 | |
| William Mott | brother | January 1864 | |
| Charlotte Hall Mott | sister | August 1867 | |
| Emily Mott | sister | May 1873 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Smith | wife | 16th December 1893 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1868-09-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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John Mott: Baptism, 27 Sep 1868, CheringtonBaptismal Register entry, Cherington, Warwickshire. Parents Gaius (a labourer) and Fanny Mott of Cherington.
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Register of Births, 3Q 1868, Shipston Reg DistrictRegister of Births, 3Q 1868, Shipston on Stour Registration DistrictContributed by:
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1871 Census, Little Wolford1871 Census shows John, aged 2, living in Little Wolford with his parents and three older siblingsContributed by:
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Marriage, John Mott & Mary Smith, 16 Dec 1893Marriage Register entry, John Mott & Mary Smith, 16 Dec 1893
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London Electoral Register, Camden, 1899London Electoral Register Year: 1898 County or Borough: Camden Ward or Division/Constituency: St Pancras South Street Address: 4 Algernon Road, HendonContributed by:
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London Electoral Register, Camden, 1899London Electoral Register Year: 1899 County or Borough: Camden Ward or Division/Constituency: St Pancras South Street Address: 4 Algernon Road, HendonContributed by:
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1901 Census, Little Wolford, Warwickshire1901 Census, Little Wolford, Warwickshire.Contributed by:
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1906 Census of the Nortwest ProvincesCensus shows John and family living in Swan River, Manitoba, having arrived in Canada in 1901Contributed by:
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1916 Census of the Prairie Provinces1916 Census shows John's family living in Swan River, Manitoba; John is shown as being on military service overseas.Contributed by:
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Nominal Roll, 1st CMR, 12 Jun 1915Page 11 of Nominal Roll, 1st Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, upon embarkation for England, 12 June 1915.Contributed by:
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Citation CardShows the details of his M.C. Awarded the Military Cross for actions at Hanguard 08 - 11 August 1918. Reference to the London Gazette 11 January 1919. An earlier reference to the London Gazette 01 June 1917 when he was Mentioned in Dispatches.Contributed by:
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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 Transcription | David1424 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Barbara27286 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal Roll, 1st Regiment Canadian Mounted Rifles, 12 June 1915 | David118820 | |
| The London Gazette, Supplement 30191, Page 7326 | David118820 | |
| 1st CMR Battalion, Operational Order 134, 25 August 1918 | David118820 | |
| The London Gazette, Supplement 30107, Page 5425 | David118820 | |
| The London Gazette, Supplement 31119, Page 662 | David118820 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Mott: Baptism, 27 Sep 1868, Cherington | David118820 | |
| Register of Births, 3Q 1868, Shipston Reg District | David118820 | |
| 1871 Census, Little Wolford | David118820 | |
| 1891 Census, St Pancras, London | David118820 | |
| Marriage, John Mott & Mary Smith, 16 Dec 1893 | David118820 | |
| London Electoral Register, Camden, 1899 | David118820 | |
| London Electoral Register, Camden, 1899 | David118820 | |
| 1901 Census, Little Wolford, Warwickshire | David118820 | |
| 1906 Census of the Nortwest Provinces | David118820 | |
| 1916 Census of the Prairie Provinces | David118820 | |
| Nominal Roll, 1st CMR, 12 Jun 1915 | David118820 | |
| Citation Card | Barbara27286 |
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