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We remember John Goldsmith
We remember John Goldsmith
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1882
location
Beechwood, Christchurch, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7653408
18th July 1882
1900
education
Royal Military College
Sandhurst
United Kingdom
Source:7653408
December 1900
1901
service
Royal Navy
Second Lieutenant
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7653395
1st January 1901 - 31st December 1901
1902
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7653395
1st January 1902 - 31st December 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Royal Marine Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:7653395
1st January 1912
1914
theatres
Cameroon :5c
Source:7653395
1914 - 1915
1916
marriage
Evelyn Amy Bullock
Source:7653408
3rd February 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound to right buttock, received near Oppy, France
Hospital/Institution
Source:7653408
28th April 1917 - 11th May 1917
1917
dates
Age 34
Source:7653388
11th May 1917
education
Bedford School
Bedford, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7653408
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7653408
1917
death
Died of wounds
Received at Gavrelle, 28 April 1917
France
Source:7653388
11th May 1917
burial
Etaples, Pas de Calais
France
XVII E 17
Source:7653388
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Goldsmith |
| Source | 7638186 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood, Christchurch, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 18th July 1882 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Goldsmith | father | ||
| Anastasia d'Arcy | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Amy Bullock | wife | 3rd February 1916 |
Media
Media
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Bedford School Memorial PanelMemorial Hall Panels in Bedford School Memorial Hall showing names of Old Bedfordians killed in the First World War.
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656More about Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC record for John Goldsmith | Anthony26083 | |
| Captain John Goldsmith | Anthony26083 | |
| Goldsmith, John, Captain, RMLI | Anthony26083 | |
| Obituar of John Goldsmith | Amy154754 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford School Memorial Panel | Amy154754 |
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