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We remember John Edward Walker
We remember John Edward Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1887
birth
Source:7697454
8th September 1887
1891
location
Village, Goldsborough, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8572296
1st April 1891
1891
sibling
Marguerite Walker
Source:8572296
1891
1891
sibling
Daisy Walker
Source:8572296
1891
1896
sibling
Ernest M Walker
Source:8572296
1896
1901
location
Goldsbrough Hall, Goldsbrough, Goldsborough, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8572296
1st April 1901
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8572312
28th September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Sapper
290
Royal Marines Divisional Engineers: Deal
Deal Engineers
Source:8572312
28th September 1914 - 5th December 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Corporal
290
Royal Marines Divisional Engineers
Deal
Source:8572312
5th December 1914 - 9th February 1915
1915
employment
Electrical Engineer
North Metropolitan Electric Supply Company
Finsbury Park, London
United Kingdom
Source:8572315
1st January 1915
1915
location
as Beanfort Villas, London Rd, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8572315
1st January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8572315
10th February 1915 - 4th December 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8572315
16th September 1915 - December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
2nd Corps,Signals Coy.
Source:8572315
5th December 1915 - 15th July 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8572315
August 1916 - 31st July 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Severely wounded, GSW, loss of right eye
Hospital/Institution
Source:8572315
14th July 1917 - 31st July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
2nd Corps,Signals Coy.
Source:8572315
15th July 1917 - 5th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Severely wounded, GSW, loss of right eye
Hospital/Institution
Source:8572315
1st August 1917 - 2nd October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Bedford Signals Training Centre
Source:8572315
5th October 1917 - 29th August 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8572315
29th August 1919
1922
location
The Limes, Goldborough, Knaresborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8572351
7th January 1922
service
British Army
Source:8572315
1976
death
Unknown
Died – Informant Matron P.L Potter, Derwent House Wallgate Lane, Norton, Malton, Yorks.
Info. from Officer records in Kew.
Norton, Malton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8572304
2nd March 1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Walker |
| Source | 7697454 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsbrough Hall, Goldsbrough, Goldsborough, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| The Limes, Goldborough, Knaresborough, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th January 1922 | |
| Village, Goldsborough, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1891 | |
| as Beanfort Villas, London Rd, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 290 | Royal Marines Divisional Engineers: Deal | Deal Engineers | Sapper | |
| Royal Navy | 290 | Royal Marines Divisional Engineers | Deal | Corporal | |
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 2nd Corps,Signals Coy. | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Bedford Signals Training Centre | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 2nd Corps,Signals Coy. | Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Walker | mother | ||
| John Walker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marguerite Walker | sister | 1891 | |
| Daisy Walker | sister | 1891 | |
| Ernest M Walker | brother | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-28 | 5'8" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Miles125599 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 | Keith30819 | |
| 1891 England Census | Keith30819 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Keith30819 | |
| England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007 | Keith30819 | |
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| Lieutenant John Edward WALKER. Royal Engineers. | Keith30819 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards | Keith30819 |
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