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We remember John Robinson Booth
We remember John Robinson Booth
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
William Booth
Source:9016788
1875
1880
sibling
Percy Herbert Booth
Source:9016516
1880
1881
sibling
Violet Welton
Booth
Source:9016516
1881
1886
sibling
Randolph C Booth
Source:9016788
1886
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9016788
5th April 1891
1891
location
54 Mapperley Road, Nottingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9016788
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9013725
31st March 1901
1901
education
General education
Royal Masonic School
Wood Green, London
United Kingdom
Source:9013725
31st March 1901
1901
location
Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9013725
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9016516
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Shipping Clerk
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:9016516
2nd April 1911
1911
location
59 North Road, West Bridgford, Nottinham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9016516
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Morphettville South Australia
Australia
Source:9014434
25th August 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
264
3rd Light Horse Regiment
B Squadron
Source:9014434
25th August 1914 - 6th March 1916
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:9014434
27th August 1914
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:9013707
22nd October 1914
1914
employment
Draper
Source:9013707
22nd October 1914
1914
location
Barrier Hotel, Port Pirie, South Australia
Australia
Source:9013707
22nd October 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to left shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:9014434
31st May 1915 - 15th July 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9014434
1st June 1915 - 21st November 1918
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
264
GHQ MEF
3rd Echelon
Source:9014434
7th March 1916 - 28th May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
264
GHQ MEF
3rd Echelon
Source:9014434
29th May 1916 - 30th September 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
264
GHQ EEF
3rd Echelon
Source:9014434
1st October 1916 - 5th March 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Sick in hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:9014434
4th September 1917 - 20th October 1917
1919
location
35 Gartmoor Gardens, Wimbledon Park Road, London SW18
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9014434
5th March 1919
1923
children
Daphne L Booth
Source:9016797
5th July 1923
1924
children
John D L Booth
Source:9016797
28th September 1924
1939
employment
Printer's Representative
United Kingdom
Source:9016797
29th September 1939
1939
location
9 Marsh Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9016797
29th September 1939
1967
location
33 Station Road, Credenhill, Hereford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9014434
1st May 1967
marriage
Louisa M Booth
Source:9016797
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
South Notts Hussars
Source:9014434
1969
death
Herefordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9017049
1969
children
Edward A G Booth
Source:9014434
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9014434
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Robinson |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Booth |
| Source | 8165809 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Station Road, Credenhill, Hereford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st May 1967 | |
| 35 Gartmoor Gardens, Wimbledon Park Road, London SW18 | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th March 1919 | |
| 54 Mapperley Road, Nottingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 59 North Road, West Bridgford, Nottinham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 9 Marsh Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Barrier Hotel, Port Pirie, South Australia | Australia | known 22nd October 1914 | ||
| Royal Masonic School, Wood Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Notts Hussars | Lance Corporal | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | 264 | GHQ MEF | 3rd Echelon | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 264 | GHQ MEF | 3rd Echelon | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 264 | 3rd Light Horse Regiment | B Squadron | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 264 | GHQ EEF | 3rd Echelon | Sergeant |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward A G Booth | son | ||
| Daphne L Booth | daughter | 5th July 1923 | |
| John D L Booth | son | 28th September 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Booth | mother | ||
| William N Booth | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Herbert Booth | brother | 1880 | |
| Violet Welton nee Booth | sister | 1881 | |
| William Booth | brother | 1875 | |
| Randolph C Booth | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa M Booth | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Hazel | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-27 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorials of Masonians Who Fell in the Great War | Gordon760 | |
| Australian Imperial Source Service Records | Gordon760 | |
| The 1939 Register | Gordon760 |
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