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We remember James Vernon Griffiths
We remember James Vernon Griffiths
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1913
dates
Age 16
Source:8842008
December 1913
1913
employment
Bank Clerk
Union Bank of Manchester
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8842008
December 1913 - June 1916
1913
location
Vernon Arms Hotel, Poynton
United Kingdom
Source:8842008
December 1913
1916
enlistment
Macclesfield
United Kingdom
Source:8841974
23rd February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
161674
Royal Engineers
Motor Cycle Company
Source:8841974
15th May 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound. Accidentally wounded himself in left hand while on leave, shooting rabbits, thereby losing two fingers.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8841974
23rd February 1917
1917
dates
Age 20
Source:8841974
23rd May 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8841974
23rd June 1917
1917
location
Vernon Arms, Poynton, nr Stockport
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8841974
23rd June 1917
service
British Army
Corporal
161674
Royal Engineers
Dunstable Signal Depot
Source:8841974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Vernon |
| Initials | JV |
| Last Name | Griffiths |
| Source | 8841959 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Arms Hotel, Poynton | United Kingdom | known December 1913 | ||
| Vernon Arms, Poynton, nr Stockport | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd June 1917 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 161674 | Royal Engineers | Motor Cycle Company | Private | |
| British Army | 161674 | Royal Engineers | Dunstable Signal Depot | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Griffiths | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-06-23 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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Union Bank of Manchester - Register of New ClerksA register of new clerks was maintained by the Union Bank of Manchester, and includes photographs and personal details including age, address, by whom recommended, and first position in the Bank. This is the register page for James Vernon Griffiths.
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James when joining the Union Bank of ManchesterA register of new clerks was maintained by the Union Bank of Manchester, and includes photographs and personal details including age, address, by whom recommended, and first position in the Bank. This is the photograph for James Vernon Griffiths from his page in the register.
Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
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Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - EmployeesMore about Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Employees
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Barclays Bank Ltd - EmployeesMore about Barclays Bank Ltd - Employees
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Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Register of New ClerksMore about Union Bank of Manchester Ltd - Register of New Clerks
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Manchester employers Roll of Honour 1914-1916 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Journal of the Institute of Bankers - October 1915 | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of Manchester - Register of New Clerks | Yvonne27542 | |
| James when joining the Union Bank of Manchester | Yvonne27542 |
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