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We remember Jack Reading Caswell
We remember Jack Reading Caswell
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Thomas Reginald Caswell
Source:6988460
1888
1890
1891
location
73 Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6988480
5th April 1891
1901
location
Grammar School, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7648516
31st March 1901
1901
education
Holy Trinity School
Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:8520842
1901
1911
location
The Woodlands Oaken Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6988460
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6997547
31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
55
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:6997547
31st August 1914 - 15th May 1918
1914
location
The Woodlands, Oaken, near Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6997547
31st August 1914
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6988513
1918
employment
Drapers assistant
Source:8520842
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
55
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:6628566
1918
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7018946
Source:6628581
15th May 1918
burial
Nord
France
I. D. 26
Source:6988455
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jack Reading |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Caswell |
| Source | 6628581 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Grammar School, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Woodlands Oaken Wolverhampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Woodlands, Oaken, near Wolverhampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 55 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Lance Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Anne Caswell | mother | ||
| Thomas Reading Caswell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Reginald Caswell | brother | 1888 |
Media
Media
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Framed memorial to Jack Reading CaswellA framed collection of memorabilia for J R Caswell, died in 1918: includes Wolverhampton scroll with his photograph attached, inscribed"dead man's penny", and his medals.
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Communities
Communities
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" CompanyMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment No 3 Platoon "A" Company
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Birmingham City Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Employers Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Gazette May 23, 1918 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post September 11, 1917 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Gazette May 22, 1918 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Gazette May 21, 1918 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post September 16, 1918 | Andrew10867 | |
| London Gazette Issue: 30897 Supplement:10762 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1920 Wolverhampton Red Book | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Mail August 30, 1916 | Andrew10867 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 01 September 1914 | Andrew10867 | |
| The Caswell brothers | Heidi27098 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Framed memorial to Jack Reading Caswell | Gillian1457 | |
| Soldier of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment | David1424 |
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