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We remember John Canham
We remember John Canham
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1905
1905
1905
1905
1905
1914
1914
1914
1914
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Canham |
| Source | 703445 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7611 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7611 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7611 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Canham | mother | ||
| William Canham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Canham | brother | ||
| Thomas Canham | brother |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-01-10 | 5'6" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-01-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Sheila25697 | |
| Service Record of John Canham | Sheila25697 | |
| UK Army Register of Soldiers Effects | Sheila25697 |
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