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We remember John Leslie Cavell
We remember John Leslie Cavell
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
Source:8591081
1892
1918
location
"Ongar Villa," 41, Canada Road, Walmer, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8591081
1918
service
British Army
Private
2722
East Kent Regiment
1/1st Battalion
Source:755347
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
270364
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
10th (R. East Kent and West Kent Yeomanry) Battalion
Source:8591081
service
British Army
Private
270364
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Source:8591081
1918
death
Source:8591081
9th August 1918
burial
France
IV. B. 12
Source:8591081
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Leslie |
| Initials | JL |
| Last Name | Cavell |
| Source | 8591081 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Ongar Villa," 41, Canada Road, Walmer, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2722 | East Kent Regiment | 1/1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 270364 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 10th (R. East Kent and West Kent Yeomanry) Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 270364 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | mother | ||
| H T V Cavell | father |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Edward43379 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War memorial, St Saviour's Church, Walmer, Kent | Edward43379 |
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