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We remember John Henry Burchell
We remember John Henry Burchell
Timeline
Timeline
1846
sibling
Joshua Roberts
Source:7652377
1846
1854
sibling
Henrietta Burchell
Source:7652377
27th May 1854
1861
sibling
Alfred Burchell
Source:7651957
1861
1864
sibling
Matilda Burchell
Source:7651957
1864
1867
sibling
Robert Burchell
Source:7651957
1867
1868
sibling
James E Burchell
Source:7651964
1868
1871
dates
Age 1
Source:7651964
3rd April 1871
1871
location
16 New Street, St. Thomas, Lambeth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7651964
3rd April 1871
1871
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7172452
1871
1876
sibling
Martha Burchell
Source:7651964
1876
1881
dates
Age 10
Source:7651957
3rd April 1881
1881
location
63 Oakley Street, Lambeth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7651957
3rd April 1881
1889
dates
Age 19
Source:7651941
28th February 1889
1889
enlistment
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:7651941
2nd March 1889
1902
dates
Age 30
Source:7653740
1st January 1902
1902
marriage
Alice Rose Westoby
Source:7653740
1st January 1902
1902
children
Doris Burchell
Source:7651971
20th December 1902
1905
children
Marjorie Burchell
Source:7651971
11th February 1905
1911
appointments
Army Pensioner, Clerk Government War Office
Source:7651971
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 40
Source:7651971
2nd April 1911
1911
location
34 Hoopern Street, Exeter, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7651971
2nd April 1911
1921
death
Source:7172452
9th May 1921
1956
sibling
William Burchell
Source:7651964
1956
service
British Army
2nd Mechanic Serjeant
200185
Devonshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:602475
service
British Army
Quartermaster Serjeant
200185
Devonshire Regiment
Source:7172452
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7651941
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:7172452
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Burchell |
| Source | 602475 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 New Street, St. Thomas, Lambeth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1871 | |
| 34 Hoopern Street, Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 63 Oakley Street, Lambeth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 200185 | Devonshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | 2nd Mechanic Serjeant | |
| British Army | 200185 | Devonshire Regiment | Quartermaster Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Burchell | daughter | 20th December 1902 | |
| Marjorie Burchell | daughter | 11th February 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Gold | mother | ||
| William Burchell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Burchell | brother | 1861 | |
| Matilda Burchell | sister | 1864 | |
| Robert Burchell | brother | 1867 | |
| William Burchell | brother | 1956 | |
| James E Burchell | brother | 1868 | |
| Martha Burchell | sister | 1876 | |
| Henrietta Burchell | sister | 27th May 1854 | |
| Joshua Roberts | step-brother | 1846 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Rose Westoby | wife | 1st January 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1889-02-28 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1889-02-28 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Pension Records | Hazel9140 | |
| 1881 Census | Hazel9140 | |
| 1871 Census | Hazel9140 | |
| 1911 Census | Hazel9140 | |
| 1861 Census | Hazel9140 | |
| London, England Marriages and Banns 1754-1921 | Hazel9140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Poppy | Hazel9140 |
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