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Timeline
Timeline
1863
sibling
Albert Burberry
Source:601256
January 1863
1867
sibling
Stephen Burberry
Source:601256
1st November 1867
1873
1887
employment
Gardener's Helper
Godstone
United Kingdom
Source:601256
January 1887 - 1896
1897
employment
Stone quarryman
Godstone, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:601256
1897 - 17th October 1914
1898
marriage
Alice Ada Roffey
Source:601256
24th September 1898 - 1930
1899
children
Albert John Burberry
Source:601256
26th June 1899
1901
children
Alice Esther Mary Burberry
Source:601256
7th June 1901
1902
children
Edward Horace Burberry
Source:601256
18th November 1902
1908
children
Elsie Ethel May Burberry
Source:601256
19th June 1908
1910
children
Cyril Alfred Burberry
Source:601256
11th October 1910
1913
children
Leslie Frank Burberry
Source:601256
16th May 1913
1915
children
Robert Stephen Burberry
Source:601256
25th March 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:601256
18th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
20678
Army Service Corps
Source:601256
18th October 1915 - 18th October 1917
1915
location
3 Green View, Godstone, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:601256
18th October 1915
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:601256
1st January 1916 - 18th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Pte
303450
Labour Corps
722 Coy
Source:601256
19th October 1917 - 1st February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Pte.
303450
Labour Corps
734 Coy
Source:601256
2nd February 1918 - 6th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:601256
6th February 1919
1934
marriage
Daisy B. Clarke
Source:601256
1934 - 1947
service
British Army
Private
20678
Army Service Corps
Source:601256
service
British Army
Private
303450
Labour Corps
Source:601256
1947
death
Godstone, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:601256
1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Burberry |
| Source | 601256 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Green View, Godstone, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 18th October 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20678 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 303450 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 20678 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 303450 | Labour Corps | 722 Coy | Pte | |
| British Army | 303450 | Labour Corps | 734 Coy | Pte. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert John Burberry | son | 26th June 1899 | |
| Alice Esther Mary Burberry | daughter | 7th June 1901 | |
| Edward Horace Burberry | son | 18th November 1902 | |
| Elsie Ethel May Burberry | daughter | 19th June 1908 | |
| Cyril Alfred Burberry | son | 11th October 1910 | |
| Leslie Frank Burberry | son | 16th May 1913 | |
| Robert Stephen Burberry | son | 25th March 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Burberry nee Charman | mother | ||
| Stephen Burberry | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Burberry | brother | January 1863 | |
| Stephen Burberry | brother | 1st November 1867 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ada Roffey | wife | 24th September 1898 | |
| Daisy B. Clarke | wife | 1934 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-18 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-18 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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