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We remember James William Colburn
We remember James William Colburn
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Ellen Colburn
Source:9136223
1878
1883
1886
sibling
Catherine E Colburn
Source:9136223
1886
1888
sibling
Mary A Colburn
Source:9136223
1888
1893
sibling
Edith E Colburn
Source:9136223
1893
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9136223
31st March 1901
1901
employment
General Labourer
Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9136223
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:9136224
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Golf Caddie
Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9136224
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Hove, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9136221
2nd September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9136221
31st May 1915 - 9th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Shrapnel Wound to Right Shoulder.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9136221
6th July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9136221
August 1916 - 25th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
G/771
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:9136221
25th August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound to Left Leg.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9136221
13th September 1918
1919
location
41 Church Road, Portslade, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9136221
12th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9136221
19th March 1919
1922
marriage
Jane Saunders
Source:9136822
1922
1939
employment
Gas Fitter's Mate
Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9136827
29th September 1939
1939
location
4 Pelham Street, Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9136827
29th September 1939
1961
dates
Age 77
Source:9136226
1961
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G/771
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:882042
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
G/771
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:882042
1961
death
Brighton, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9136226
1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Colburn |
| Source | 9136225 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Pelham Street, Brighton, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 41 Church Road, Portslade, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 12th February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/771 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | G/771 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | G/771 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Colburn | mother | ||
| James Colburn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Colburn | sister | 1878 | |
| Catherine E Colburn | sister | 1886 | |
| Mary A Colburn | sister | 1888 | |
| Edith E Colburn | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Saunders | wife | 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-01 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register. | Susan31491 |
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