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We remember John Edward Rooker
We remember John Edward Rooker
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
10 Little Lane Bloxham Staffordshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8690506
31st March 1901
1914
enlistment
Source:7697429
12th November 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/18145
HMS Comus
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:8690503
23rd July 1915 - 1st August 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7697429
12th December 1919
1919
location
17 Mary Street Walsall Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7697429
12th December 1919
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/18145
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:8690502
1963
death
Unknown
Index indicated death occurred in the third quarter
Walsall
United Kingdom
Source:8690509
1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Rooker |
| Source | 7697429 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Little Lane Bloxham Staffordshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 17 Mary Street Walsall Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th December 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PO/18145 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/18145 | HMS Comus | Royal Marine Light Infantry | 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 |
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Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Edward Rooker | Colin86612 |
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