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We remember John Daniel Box
We remember John Daniel Box
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Daniel Box
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1879
1880
sibling
Thomas Winslow Box
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1880
1882
sibling
Matilda Zimmer
Box
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1882
1884
sibling
Charles William Box
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1884
1886
sibling
Kingsman Box
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1886
1888
sibling
Sarah Jane Box
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1888
1893
sibling
Catherine Edith Joyner
Box
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1893
1898
1900
sibling
Edward George Box
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1900
1903
sibling
Vera Campbell
Box
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1903
1916
education
Wagin State School
Wagin, Western Australia
Australia
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17th February 1916
1916
employment
Farmer
Wagin, Western australia
Australia
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17th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
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17th February 1916
1918
dates
Age 21
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5th July 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4382
2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion
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5th July 1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1918
death
Died of wounds
France
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5th July 1918
burial
Daours, Picardie
France
III.D.28.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Daniel |
| Initials | JD |
| Last Name | Box |
| Source | 8168012 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4382 | 2nd Australian Pioneer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Box | father | ||
| Matilda Cassidy | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Box | brother | 1879 | |
| Thomas Winslow Box | brother | 1880 | |
| Matilda Zimmer nee Box | sister | 1882 | |
| Charles William Box | brother | 1884 | |
| Kingsman Box | brother | 1886 | |
| Sarah Jane Box | sister | 1888 | |
| Catherine Edith Joyner nee Box | sister | 1893 | |
| Edward George Box | brother | 1900 | |
| Vera Campbell nee Box | sister | 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-15 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-17 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Daours Communal Cemetery ExtensionBurial place for Private John Daniel BoxContributed by:
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Wagin War MemorialWagin, Western Australia. This memorial consists of a broken granite pillar, broken to symbolise lives broken and destroyed by war. Wagin place of association for John Daniel Box.Contributed by:
Kathy30586
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portrait | Kathy30586 | |
| Daours Communal Cemetery Extension | Kathy30586 | |
| Wagin War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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