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We remember John Alfred Collinson
We remember John Alfred Collinson
Timeline
Timeline
1863
sibling
Thomas Frederick Collinson
Source:6189684
1863
1868
sibling
Arthur William Collinson
Source:6189684
1868
1872
sibling
Stuart Collinson
Source:6189684
1872
1880
1904
marriage
Florence Edith Bishop
Source:6189689
1904 - 1945
1905
children
Dorothy Fenton Collinson
Source:6189712
1905
1908
children
Harry Vincent Collinson
Source:6189712
1908
1911
employment
Insurance Agent
Royal London Insurance Company
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:6189712
2nd April 1911
1911
location
145 Hall Road, Handsworth, Near Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6189712
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Tea Agent
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:6189684
10th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:6189690
10th December 1915
1915
location
23 Roe Street, Derby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6189690
10th December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
286209
Royal Garrison Artillery
No 4 Depot
Source:6189698
14th June 1917 - 30th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Record unclear
Hospital/Institution
Source:6189698
9th August 1917 - 15th August 1917
1917
discharge
Source:6189698
30th October 1917
1961
death
Holderness, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:908824
1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Alfred |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Collinson |
| Source | 908824 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Hall Road, Handsworth, Near Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 23 Roe Street, Derby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 286209 | Royal Garrison Artillery | No 4 Depot | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Fenton Collinson | daughter | 1905 | |
| Harry Vincent Collinson | son | 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Fenton | mother | ||
| John Robert Haigh Collinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Frederick Collinson | brother | 1863 | |
| Arthur William Collinson | brother | 1868 | |
| Stuart Collinson | brother | 1872 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Edith Bishop | wife | 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey-Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-15 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Artillery | Jeremy24359 |
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