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We remember John Clegg
We remember John Clegg
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Charles W Clegg
Source:9388911
1883
1885
sibling
Harry Clegg
Source:9388911
1885
1888
sibling
Annie Clegg
Source:9388911
1888
1892
sibling
Christiana Clegg
Source:9388911
1892
1894
sibling
Frank Clegg
Source:9388911
1894
1896
1901
location
Tottys Yard, Silver Street Dodworth, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9388911
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Alice Clegg
Source:9388911
1902
1911
location
93 High Street Dodworth, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8880073
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Recruitment Office, Deansgate, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9388113
10th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/19403
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7694921
10th November 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/19403
Royal Marine Brigade
Royal Marine Cyclist Company
Source:8880064
20th August 1915 - 15th September 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8880064
20th August 1915
1915
location
Gallipoli Peninsular
Turkey
military residence address
Source:8880064
20th August 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/19403
Royal Marine Brigade
Royal Marine Cyclist Company
Source:8880064
25th October 1915 - 6th April 1916
1916
location
Mudros base, Lemnos
Greece
military residence address
Source:9388113
January 1916
1916
location
HMT Franconia from Mudros to Marseilles
France
military residence address
Source:9388113
18th May 1916 - 24th May 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8880064
24th May 1916 - 27th August 1916
1916
location
Infantry Base Depot, Etaples, Pas de Calais
France
military residence address
Source:9388113
July 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/19403
3rd (Royal Marine) Brigade
1st Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8880064
28th August 1916 - 13th November 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8880064
28th August 1916 - 13th November 1916
1916
death
Beaumont Hamel, Somme, France
France
Source:8880065
13th November 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Clegg |
| Source | 7694921 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 High Street Dodworth, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Gallipoli Peninsular | Turkey | military residence address | 20th August 1915 | |
| HMT Franconia from Mudros to Marseilles | France | military residence address | 18th May 1916 - 24th May 1916 | |
| Infantry Base Depot, Etaples, Pas de Calais | France | military residence address | known July 1916 | |
| Mudros base, Lemnos | Greece | military residence address | known January 1916 | |
| Tottys Yard, Silver Street Dodworth, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | CH/19403 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | CH/19403 | Royal Marine Brigade | Royal Marine Cyclist Company | Private | |
| Royal Navy | CH/19403 | Royal Marine Brigade | Royal Marine Cyclist Company | Private | |
| Royal Navy | CH/19403 | 3rd (Royal Marine) Brigade | 1st Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann nee Waters | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles W Clegg | brother | 1883 | |
| Harry Clegg | brother | 1885 | |
| Annie Clegg | sister | 1888 | |
| Christiana Clegg | sister | 1892 | |
| Frank Clegg | brother | 1894 | |
| Alice Clegg | sister | 1902 |
Media
Media
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Pte. J. CleggA newspaper photograph from the Barnsley Chronicle on 17th February 1917, labelled Pte J. Clegg (Barnsley, missing).
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - St Edward's Church Memorial Plaque (BAR28) and Men from KingstoneMore about Barnsley - St Edward's Church Memorial Plaque (BAR28) and Men from Kingstone
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Barnsley - The Rest of the SommeMore about Barnsley - The Rest of the Somme
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St Edward's, Barnsley Remembers | Gill57803 | |
| The short life and assumed death of Jack Clegg | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte. J. Clegg | Gill57803 |
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