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We remember John Gilbert Matthews
We remember John Gilbert Matthews
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9485374
5th April 1891
1891
location
06. Ayton Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9485374
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9483867
31st March 1901
1901
location
Furzeham. Brixham, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9483867
31st March 1901
1915
enlistment
Source:9482755
18th March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
DA 4992
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9482755
18th March 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Gilbert |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Matthews |
| Source | 9482752 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06. Ayton Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Furzeham. Brixham, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | DA 4992 | Royal Naval Reserve | Deck Hand |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma White Elms | mother | ||
| John G. Matthews | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Terry7885 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record Card Index - National Archives | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Harbour. Ramsgate | Terry7885 |
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