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We remember James Henry Todkill
We remember James Henry Todkill
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1917
location
Brayton, near Marulan, New South Wales
Australia
parents address
Source:8434353
22nd April 1917
1917
dates
Age 36
Source:8434353
23rd April 1917
1917
employment
Labourer
Not known
Brayton, near Marulan, New South Wales
Australia
Source:8434353
23rd April 1917
1917
enlistment
Goulburn, New South Wales
Australia
Source:8434353
23rd April 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6896
Australian Infantry
19th Battalion [20th Reinforcements]
Source:8434353
23rd April 1917 - 22nd January 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6896
Australian Infantry
35th Battalion
Source:8434353
23rd January 1918 - 4th April 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8434353
23rd January 1918 - 4th April 1918
1918
dates
Age 38
Source:9123388
4th April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
James Henry Todkill was killed in action in the defence of Amiens during the German Spring [1918] Offensive. He was 38.
Villers-Bretonneux, near Amiens, Somme Department
France
Source:8434353
4th April 1918
burial
Villers-Bretonneux, Departement de la Somme
France
Source:9123388
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Todkill |
| Source | 8434353 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayton, near Marulan, New South Wales | Australia | parents address | known 22nd April 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 6896 | Australian Infantry | 19th Battalion [20th Reinforcements] | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 6896 | Australian Infantry | 35th Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Todkill | mother | ||
| Samuel Todkill | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-23 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Villers-Bretonneux MemorialThe Villers-Bretonneux Memorial on ANZAC Day - picture from the CWGC website
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Keith22624
Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Entry for 6896 James Henry Todkill - Australian Infantry | Keith22624 | |
| Wikipedia entry on the 35th Battalion Australian Imperial Force | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Villers-Bretonneux Memorial | Keith22624 |
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