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We remember James Champion
We remember James Champion
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
Potbridge, Tunnel Lane, Odiham, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9271875
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:6653570
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Near Station, Winchfield, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6653570
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
21208
Coldstream Guards
Source:767735
1918
death
Died of wounds
Private Champion is buried at the Mont Huon Miitary Cemetery in Le Treport, France. During WW1 Le Treport was a hospital centre.
France
Source:7209905
Source:6653569
6th April 1918
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Source:7209905
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Champion |
| Source | 767735 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Station, Winchfield, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Potbridge, Tunnel Lane, Odiham, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21208 | Coldstream Guards | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Champion | mother | ||
| Albert Champion | father |
Media
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St. Mary's Church, Winchfield, Hampshire.This is a photograph of St. Mary's Church, Winchfield in Hampshire. Private Champion is remembered on the war memorial in the church.
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Winchfield St Mary's War MemorialPrivate James Champion, 2nd battalion Coldstream GuardsContributed by:
Peter6648
Communities
Communities
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St. Mary's Church, Winchfield, Hampshire.More about St. Mary's Church, Winchfield, Hampshire.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alison2583 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Church, Winchfield, Hampshire. | Alison2583 | |
| Winchfield St Mary's War Memorial | Peter6648 |
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