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We remember John Edward Jennings
We remember John Edward Jennings
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
William Arthur Jennings
Source:8303612
1876
1878
1881
sibling
Susanna Jennings
Source:8303612
1881
1884
sibling
Albert Lawrence Jennings
Source:8303612
1884
1885
sibling
Mabel Jennings
Source:8303612
1885
1888
sibling
Lucy Jennings
Source:8303612
1888
1891
sibling
Ernest James Jennings
Source:8303612
1891
1916
employment
Labourer
Katanning, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8303612
27th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
Source:8303612
8th February 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5123
16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
16th Reinforcements
Source:8878289
31st March 1916
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
5123
16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
Source:8878290
August 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8878290
Source:8303612
8th August 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:8303612
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Jennings |
| Source | 8303612 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5123 | 16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. | 16th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 5123 | 16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas JENNINGS | father | ||
| Hannah Watkins | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Arthur Jennings | brother | 1876 | |
| Susanna Jennings | sister | 1881 | |
| Albert Lawrence Jennings | brother | 1884 | |
| Mabel Jennings | sister | 1885 | |
| Lucy Jennings | sister | 1888 | |
| Ernest James Jennings | brother | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-27 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Villers-Bretonneux MemorialMemorial site for Corporal 5123 John Edward Jennings
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Katanning War MemorialMemorial to all the local young men who served & died in WW1 & later in WW2. Katanning, Western Australia place of association for John Edward Jennings.
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Kathy30586
Communities
Communities
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16th at Bullecourt, the returned, B CompanyMore about 16th at Bullecourt, the returned, B Company
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16th at Bullecourt, a cross section of the BattalionMore about 16th at Bullecourt, a cross section of the Battalion
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 | Fife3190 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Villers-Bretonneux Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Katanning War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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