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We remember John Thomas Cherrison
We remember John Thomas Cherrison
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Phillip Stevens Cherrison
Source:9318709
1883
1885
1885
location
12 Mill Street, Milton, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9318264
2nd July 1885
1888
sibling
William Henry Cherrison
Source:9318709
1888
1892
sibling
George Alfred Cherrison
Source:9318709
1892
1896
sibling
Caroline Lavinia Cherrison
Source:9318709
1896
1899
sibling
Francis Cherrison
Source:9318709
1899
1911
marriage
Elizabeth Amelia Holloway
Source:9318842
23rd November 1911
1911
employment
Brickmakers Labourer
Sittingbourne, Kent.
United Kingdom
Source:9318709
1911
1911
location
3, Home View, Murston, Sittingbourne, Kent.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9318709
1911
1912
children
Caroline Amelia Cherrison
Source:9318300
29th October 1912
1914
children
George Thomas Cherrison
Source:9318300
31st August 1914
1915
location
15 Basset Road, Sittingbourne, Kent.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9318300
11th October 1915
1915
employment
Coal Heaver
Sittingbourne, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9318300
15th October 1915
1915
dates
Age 30
Source:9318300
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Sittingbourne, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9318300
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
G/11417
East Kent Regiment (The Buffs)
3rd Battalion
Source:9318300
11th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/11417
East Kent Regiment (The Buffs)
8th Battalion
Source:9318300
5th November 1916 - 7th February 1918
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9318300
5th November 1916
1918
service
British Army
Private
G/11417
East Kent Regiment (The Buffs)
1st Battalion
Source:9318300
8th February 1918 - 11th February 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Mildly Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:9318300
17th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:9318300
24th April 1918
1918
children
Cyril Edward Cherrison
Source:9318300
8th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9318300
11th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9318300
11th February 1919
1919
location
78a East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9318300
11th February 1919
1921
children
John Thomas Cherrison
Source:9318785
25th September 1921
1921
children
Thomas John Cherrison
Source:9318785
25th September 1921
1921
employment
Brickfield Labourer
Sittingbourne, Kent.
United Kingdom
Source:9318785
25th September 1921
1921
location
17 George Street, Sittingbourne, Kent.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9318785
25th September 1921
1925
children
Joan E Cherrison
Source:9318830
1925
1927
children
Frank Cherrison
Source:9318835
21st September 1927
1968
dates
Age 82
Source:9318282
24th February 1968
1968
employment
Coal Heaver (Retired)
Sittingbourne, Kent.
United Kingdom
Source:9318282
24th February 1968
1968
location
25a Dover Street, Sittingbourne, Kent.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9318282
24th February 1968
service
British Army
Private
G/11417
East Kent Regiment
Source:791469
1968
death
Not War Related
Stroke & Chronic Bronchitus
Sittingbourne, Kent.
United Kingdom
Source:9318282
24th February 1968
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mill Street, Milton, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd July 1885 | |
| 15 Basset Road, Sittingbourne, Kent. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th October 1915 | |
| 17 George Street, Sittingbourne, Kent. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th September 1921 | |
| 25a Dover Street, Sittingbourne, Kent. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th February 1968 | |
| 3, Home View, Murston, Sittingbourne, Kent. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 78a East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/11417 | East Kent Regiment (The Buffs) | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/11417 | East Kent Regiment (The Buffs) | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/11417 | East Kent Regiment (The Buffs) | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/11417 | East Kent Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Amelia Cherrison | daughter | 29th October 1912 | |
| Cyril Edward Cherrison | son | 8th October 1918 | |
| John Thomas Cherrison | son | 25th September 1921 | |
| Thomas John Cherrison | son | 25th September 1921 | |
| Joan E Cherrison | daughter | 1925 | |
| Frank Cherrison | son | 21st September 1927 | |
| George Thomas Cherrison | son | 31st August 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Stevens | mother | ||
| Edward Cherrison | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Stevens Cherrison | brother | 1883 | |
| William Henry Cherrison | brother | 1888 | |
| George Alfred Cherrison | brother | 1892 | |
| Caroline Lavinia Cherrison | sister | 1896 | |
| Francis Cherrison | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Amelia Holloway | wife | 23rd November 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'8" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Thomas Cherrison - British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Lee138222 | |
| 1911 Census record | Lee138222 | |
| Birth Entry in the GRO for Joan E. Cherrison 1925 | Lee138222 | |
| GRO Birth Reference for Frank Cherrison b.1927 | Lee138222 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Thomas Cherrison | Lee138222 | |
| John Thomas Cherrison | Lee138222 | |
| John Thomas Cherrison | Lee138222 | |
| George Cherrison | Lee138222 | |
| Caroline Lavinia Cherrison | Lee138222 | |
| Thomas John Cherrison | Lee138222 | |
| Cyril Edward Cherrison | Lee138222 | |
| John Thomas Cherrison | Lee138222 | |
| Frank Cherrison | Lee138222 | |
| Lizzie Amelia Holloway | Lee138222 |
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