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We remember James Martin Child
We remember James Martin Child
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Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Georgina Child
Source:8476379
1884
1889
sibling
Jack Escott Child
Source:8476388
1889
1894
1898
sibling
Constance M Child
Source:8476379
1898
1901
sibling
Eric L Child
Source:8476379
1901
1901
location
Kings Road, Leytonstone, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8476379
1901
1911
employment
Clerk
Source:8476386
1911
1911
location
83 King's Road, Leytonstone, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8476386
1911
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
13th Battalion
Source:8977583
31st January 1916
1916
location
83 King's Road, Leytonstone, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8977583
31st January 1916
1918
dates
Age 25
Source:7198773
23rd August 1918
1918
location
83 King's Rd. Leytonstone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7198773
1918
1918
death
Motorbike accident
Source:7198773
Source:8476374
23rd August 1918
awards
Chevalier of the Order of Leopold II
Other War Service Award
Source:7198773
awards
Croix de Guerre Belgium
Other War Service Award
Source:7198773
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7198773
service
British Army
Captain
Manchester Regiment
Source:797166
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Air Force
Source:7198773
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Source:8977546
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Air Force
Attd. Manchester Regiment
Source:7198773
burial
Essex
United Kingdom
C.R. 7284
Source:7198773
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Martin |
| Initials | JM |
| Last Name | Child, |
| Source | 7198773 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 King's Rd. Leytonstone | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 | |
| 83 King's Road, Leytonstone, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 83 King's Road, Leytonstone, Essex | United Kingdom | known 31st January 1916 | ||
| Kings Road, Leytonstone, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Air Force | Captain | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | |||||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 13th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Air Force | Attd. Manchester Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chevalier of the Order of Leopold II | Other War Service Award | |
| Croix de Guerre Belgium | Other War Service Award | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Octavio | mother | ||
| Tylney Harris Child | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina Child | sister | 1884 | |
| Constance M Child | sister | 1898 | |
| Eric L Child | brother | 1901 | |
| Jack Escott Child | brother | 1889 |
Media
Media
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James' gravePhoto of grave in Essex, taken by Boreenatra / David Milborrow
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Canadian Bank of CommerceLogo from "Letters from the Front" book cover.Contributed by:
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Captain J M Child, M.C.Image from "Letters from the Front", Volume I, Plate no. lxxii.
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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Canadian Bank of Commerce - Letters from the FrontMore about Canadian Bank of Commerce - Letters from the Front
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Aero Club Aviators’ Certificate | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 5th July 1918 | Yvonne27542 | |
| The Daily Record - 29th August 1918 | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James' grave | Selena49658 | |
| Jack Escott Child | Selena49658 | |
| James | Selena49658 | |
| Constance | Selena49658 | |
| Canadian Bank of Commerce | Yvonne27542 | |
| Captain J M Child, M.C. | Yvonne27542 |
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We remember James Martin Child
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