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We remember John Martin Gration
We remember John Martin Gration
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1909
marriage
Ellen Gration nee Gillen
Source:8842605
1909
1911
children
James Michael Quinn Gration
Source:8842605
1911
1915
location
3 Rule Street, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
their own address
Source:8259299
2nd November 1915
1915
dates
Age 30
Source:8259299
3rd November 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Not known
Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
Source:8259299
3rd November 1915
1915
enlistment
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
Source:8259299
3rd November 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sapper
2625
Australian Royal Engineers
Source:8259299
16th November 1915 - 15th June 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2625
Australian Infantry
2nd Pioneer Battalion
Source:8259299
16th June 1916 - 16th September 1919
1916
location
Telegraph Store Yards, 179 Sturt Street, South Melbourne, Victoria
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8259299
21st December 1916
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8259299
23rd February 1918 - 27th September 1918
1919
dates
Age 34
Source:8259299
16th September 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8259299
16th September 1919
1930
dates
Age 37
Source:8259299
24th April 1930
1930
location
5 Calton Place, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
their own address
Source:8259299
24th April 1930
1962
dates
Age 69
Source:8259299
13th August 1962
1962
location
33 Yarra Lea Street, Alphington, Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
their own address
Source:8259299
13th August 1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Martin |
| Initials | JM |
| Last Name | Gration |
| Source | 8259299 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rule Street, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria | Australia | their own address | known 2nd November 1915 | |
| 33 Yarra Lea Street, Alphington, Melbourne, Victoria | Australia | their own address | known 13th August 1962 | |
| 5 Calton Place, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria | Australia | their own address | known 24th April 1930 | |
| Telegraph Store Yards, 179 Sturt Street, South Melbourne, Victoria | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st December 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2625 | Australian Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2625 | Australian Infantry | 2nd Pioneer Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Michael Quinn Gration | son | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Gration nee Gillen | wife | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-03 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-03 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| AnceintFaces Website – Marriage and Family Data | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| An Australian Imperial Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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