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We remember John Simmons
We remember John Simmons
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1902
service
British Army
R3033
East Surrey Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:7652480
9th April 1902 - 6th May 1903
1903
enlistment
Source:6946184
1903
1906
children
William Peter George
Source:6946184
22nd July 1906
1907
marriage
Elizabeth Sarah Ann Wilkes
Source:6946184
31st March 1907
1909
children
George John Thomas
Source:6946184
1st September 1909
1914
children
John Benjamin
Source:7652480
9th November 1914
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7652356
19th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
middlesex regiment
Source:7652356
19th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:7652480
18th October 1916
1917
children
Elizabeth Mary Ann
Source:7652480
12th August 1917
1922
marriage
Alice Wareham
Source:7652450
22nd July 1922
1922
location
Royal Air Force Depot, Uxbridge
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7652450
22nd July 1922
1922
discharge
Source:7652480
29th September 1922
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7652480
employment
Clinical Supervisor
Air Ministry
Source:7652468
employment
Labourer
Source:6946184
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
185145
Source:6946184
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Company Sergeant Major
185145
Source:7652450
location
205 Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7652468
1949
death
Not War Related
cardiac failure - post mortem no inquest
Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7652468
18th January 1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Simmons |
| Source | 6946184 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Royal Air Force Depot, Uxbridge | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 22nd July 1922 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 185145 | ||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 185145 | Company Sergeant Major | |||
| British Army | East Surrey Regiment | 3rd Battalion | R3033 | ||
| British Army | middlesex regiment | Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Peter George | 22nd July 1906 | ||
| George John Thomas | 1st September 1909 | ||
| John Benjamin | son | 9th November 1914 | |
| Elizabeth Mary Ann | daughter | 12th August 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Simmons | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Sarah Ann Wilkes | wife | 31st March 1907 | |
| Alice Wareham | wife | 22nd July 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-01 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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RAF 1918 including John Simmons.John Simmons is at the centre of the front row, whilst Prince Albert is in the middle row, 3rd from the left. Names are given under the photo but on the copy that remains in the family not all names are legible.
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Katie57854 | |
| RAF record for John Simmons | Katie57854 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RAF 1918 including John Simmons. | Katie57854 |
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