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We remember John Jack Burgess
We remember John Jack Burgess
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Charles William Burgess
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1884
1889
1891
sibling
Harry Burgess
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1891
1893
sibling
Fred Frederick Burgess
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1893
1895
sibling
Gladys Burgess
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1895
1900
sibling
Amy Burgess
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1900
1900
sibling
May Burgess
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1900
1907
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
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20th November 1907
1908
commission
Regular
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21st January 1908
1909
service
British Army
Gunner
49068
19th Battery Royal Field Artillery
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24th February 1909 - 11th August 1914
1909
theatres
South West Africa :5b
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25th February 1909 - 20th November 1909
1909
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
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21st November 1909 - 3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
49068
26th Battery Royal Field Artillery
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11th August 1914 - 4th June 1919
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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4th September 1914 - 20th November 1915
1915
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
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21st November 1915 - 31st December 1917
1918
theatres
Egypt :4
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22nd January 1918 - 2nd April 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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12th April 1918 - 14th June 1918
1919
discharge
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11th November 1919
1919
discharge
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11th November 1919
1924
marriage
Emily J Goddard
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1924
1926
children
John Alfred Burgess
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14th August 1926
employment
Shoe Repairer
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service
British Army
Gunner
49068
Royal Field Artillery
9th Brigade
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location
6 Dorien Road, Raynes Park, London SW19
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9631850
1960
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:9631850
1st October 1960
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dorien Road, Raynes Park, London SW19 | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 49068 | Royal Field Artillery | 9th Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 49068 | 19th Battery Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 49068 | 26th Battery Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Alfred Burgess | son | 14th August 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann - Polly Burgess | mother | ||
| Charles Burgess | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles William Burgess | brother | 1884 | |
| Harry Burgess | brother | 1891 | |
| Fred Frederick Burgess | brother | 1893 | |
| Gladys Burgess | sister | 1895 | |
| Amy Burgess | sister | 1900 | |
| May Burgess | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily J Goddard | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-11-12 | 5'8" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Jack (John) Burgess | Brian55487 | |
| Death register | Brian55487 | |
| Jack (John) Burgess | Brian55487 | |
| medical history | Brian55487 | |
| statement of services | Brian55487 | |
| statement of services sheet 2 | Brian55487 | |
| military history sheet | Brian55487 | |
| Medical history shhet 1 | Brian55487 | |
| Medical record sheet 3 | Brian55487 | |
| Conduct sheet | Brian55487 | |
| Casualty form sheet 1 | Brian55487 | |
| Casualty form sheet 2 | Brian55487 | |
| Short Service | Brian55487 | |
| Description on Enlistment | Brian55487 | |
| Regimental conduct sheet | Brian55487 | |
| John (Jack) Burgess | Brian55487 |
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