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We remember John Joseph Acres
We remember John Joseph Acres
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1890
sibling
Nellie
Source:7626497
1890
1891
location
Lodge Farm, Chell Green, Stevenage
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7626497
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
George
Source:7410959
1894
1911
location
Grenadier Guards, Wellington Barracks, London
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9269077
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
14095
Grenadier Guards
1st Battalion
Source:630275
service
British Army
Private
14095
Grenadier Guards
Source:7410959
1916
death
Died of wounds
Source:7410959
Source:9232871
13th December 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier & Face 8D
Source:7410959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Joseph |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Acres |
| Source | 7410959 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenadier Guards, Wellington Barracks, London | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Lodge Farm, Chell Green, Stevenage | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14095 | Grenadier Guards | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14095 | Grenadier Guards | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| Barnard Acres | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie | sister | 1890 | |
| George | brother | 1894 |
Media
Media
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Hangleton Memorial WindowJohn Joseph Acres name appears in Hangleton's Memorial Window.
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Laughton War MemorialJoseph Acres is commemorated on the war memorial inside All Saints Parish Church, Laughton.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate John Joseph Acres, Grendenier Guards, is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme. He has no known grave.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christine5346 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hangleton Memorial Window | John72644 | |
| Laughton War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 |
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