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We remember John Funnell
We remember John Funnell
Timeline
Timeline
1866
sibling
David
Source:9222519
1866
1867
sibling
William
Source:9222519
1867
1868
sibling
Thomas
Source:9222519
1868
1873
sibling
Harriet
Source:9222519
1873
1876
1880
sibling
James
Source:9222519
1880
1881
location
1 Wick Street, Arlington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9222519
3rd April 1881
1908
marriage
Edith Francis Threadgold
Source:9222514
3rd September 1908
1910
children
David James
Source:9222514
1910
1911
location
Dale Cottages, Quakers Lane, Potters Bar
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9222522
2nd April 1911
1912
children
William John
Source:9222514
1912
1913
children
Alfred Victor
Source:9222514
1913
1916
children
Frederick Charles
Source:9222514
1916
1917
service
British Army
45431
Source:8473254
1917
1917
location
Tempsford Road Sandy (CP), Biggleswade Rural District, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND
United Kingdom
Source:8473254
1917
employment
Market gardener and Horsekeeper
ENGLAND
United Kingdom
Source:8473254
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Funnell |
| Source | 8473254 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wick Street, Arlington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Dale Cottages, Quakers Lane, Potters Bar | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Tempsford Road Sandy (CP), Biggleswade Rural District, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND | United Kingdom | 1917 |
Contribution
Conscientious Objector
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 45431 |
Objection
Reason: alternativist
Source:
| Type | Details | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prison | Wormwood S. 16.1.17 released to HOS (The Home Office Scheme, administered by the Brace Committee) 13.3.17 | ||
| Central Tribunal | Central Tribunal Nos. W.2879 Class: A - Genuine | ||
| Work Centre | HOS (The Home Office Scheme, administered by the Brace Committee) transfer to Army Reserve Class W 12.3.17 | ||
| War Service | Non-NCC (Drafted into a combatant unit and disobeyed orders) Details of Court Martial: Non-NCC (Drafted into a combatant unit and disobeyed orders) 4.1.17 Biggleswade, Bedford; CM (Court Martial) Bedford 11.1.17 - 6 months HL (With hard labour), Wormwood S. - Previous army service, 7 years in RGA | ||
| Military Service Tribunal | MST (Military Service Tribunal) Central Tribunal at Wormwood S. 3.3.17, CO class A, to Brace Committee |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William John | son | 1912 | |
| Alfred Victor | son | 1913 | |
| Frederick Charles | son | 1916 | |
| David James | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| David Funnell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David | brother | 1866 | |
| William | brother | 1867 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1868 | |
| Harriet | sister | 1873 | |
| James | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Francis Threadgold | wife | 3rd September 1908 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Pearce Register of British WW1 Conscientious Objectors | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
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