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We remember James Thomas Shatwell
We remember James Thomas Shatwell
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Sarah Helena Shatwell
Source:9507811
1879
1881
1883
sibling
Elizabeth Harriet A Shatwell
Source:9507811
1883
1885
sibling
Charlotte Shatwell
Source:9507811
1885
1887
sibling
Charles Henry Shatwell
Source:9507811
1887
1890
sibling
Nathaniel Shatwell
Source:9507811
1890
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9507811
5th April 1891
1891
location
27 Shelton Old Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9507811
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
George Arnold Shatwell
Source:9507813
1894
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9507813
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Railway Breakman
Not known
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9507813
31st March 1901
1901
location
Brother-in-Law's home at:- 52 Richmond Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9507813
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9507815
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Railway Goods Guard
Not known
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9507815
2nd April 1911
1911
location
a boarder at:- 13 Albion Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9507815
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 33
Source:8384835
4th August 1914
1916
dates
Age 34
Source:8384835
18th January 1916
1916
employment
Railway Guard
Not known
probably Western Australia
Australia
Source:8384835
18th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill training camp, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8384835
18th January 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5200
16th Battalion Australian Infantry
Source:8384835
3rd March 1916 - 2nd April 1917
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8384835
19th June 1916 - 17th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Rheumatism
Hospital/Institution
Source:8384835
29th June 1916 - 17th July 1916
1917
dates
Age 35
Source:8384835
2nd April 1917
1918
dates
Age 37
Source:8384835
11th November 1918
1940
location
14 Wittenoom Street, Bunbury, Western Australia
Australia
their own address
Source:9508154
July 1940
1940
location
Essex Street, Fremantle, Western Australia
Australia
their own address
Source:9508154
12th August 1940
1940
dates
Age 59
Source:8384835
13th August 1940
1940
employment
Railway Checker
The TransPerth railway network
Fremantle, Western Australia
Australia
Source:9508101
13th August 1940
service
Australian Imperial Force
5210
Source:8384835
1940
death
Not War Related
James died over 20 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 59. James died in mysterious circumstances disappearing during a nervous breakdown. His body may never have been found.
Freemantle, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8384835
Source:9508101
13th August 1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Thomas |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Shatwell |
| Source | 8384835 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Wittenoom Street, Bunbury, Western Australia | Australia | their own address | known July 1940 | |
| 27 Shelton Old Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Brother-in-Law's home at:- 52 Richmond Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Essex Street, Fremantle, Western Australia | Australia | their own address | known 12th August 1940 | |
| a boarder at:- 13 Albion Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5210 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5200 | 16th Battalion Australian Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Shatwell nee Arnold | mother | ||
| James Shatwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Helena Shatwell | sister | 1879 | |
| Elizabeth Harriet A Shatwell | sister | 1883 | |
| Charlotte Shatwell | sister | 1885 | |
| Charles Henry Shatwell | brother | 1887 | |
| Nathaniel Shatwell | brother | 1890 | |
| George Arnold Shatwell | brother | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-08 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-08 | Methodist |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Lists Leaving UK 1890-1960 | Keith22624 | |
| Trove website - Newspaper report on James Thomas Shatwell | Keith22624 | |
| Trove website - Newspaper report on James Thomas Shatwell | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | Keith22624 |
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