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We remember John Joseph Anstey
We remember John Joseph Anstey
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
location
5 Carlyle Square, Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7621875
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 17
Source:7621877
14th August 1914
1914
enlistment
St Mark's College, Chelsea, London
United Kingdom
Source:7621877
14th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
2GH/89
Royal Army Medical Corps
3rd
Source:7621877
14th August 1914
1923
marriage
Jessie L Ketley
Source:7621885
1923
1926
children
Shirley M Anstey
Source:7621886
1926
service
British Army
Private
33557
Middlesex Regiment
Source:646388
service
British Army
Private
616139
Labour Corps
Source:646388
1933
death
Tendring, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:7621876
1933
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Joseph |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Anstey |
| Source | 7621868 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Carlyle Square, Chelsea, London | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33557 | Middlesex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 616139 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 2GH/89 | Royal Army Medical Corps | 3rd |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley M Anstey | daughter | 1926 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie L Ketley | wife | 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-14 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 (British War Medal and Victory Medal) | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Children search | Hannah21187 |
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