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We remember John Mason
We remember John Mason
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Frank Mason
Source:9156858
1871
1875
1881
location
144 Cromwell Street, Aston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9156858
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Harry Mason
Source:9156861
1881
1888
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9345831
1888 - 1890
1891
location
5 Clarence Road, Erdington, Warks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9156861
5th April 1891
1901
location
Royal Marine Barracks, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9157080
31st March 1901
1914
dates
Age 38
Source:9156412
22nd September 1914
service
Royal Navy
Colour Serjeant
CH/7778
Royal Marine Light Infantry - H.M.S. "Cressy"
Source:9156412
1914
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action with submarine in North Sea.
Source:9156412
22nd September 1914
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
7.
Source:9156412
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mason |
| Source | 9156411 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Cromwell Street, Aston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 5 Clarence Road, Erdington, Warks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Royal Marine Barracks, Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | CH/7778 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - H.M.S. "Cressy" | Colour Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| John Mason | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Mason | brother | 1871 | |
| Harry Mason | brother | 1881 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians who have joined the coloursFrom Birmingham Daily Post December 21, 1914
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record | Andrew10867 | |
| UK, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians who have joined the colours | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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