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We remember James Colwell
We remember James Colwell
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Colwell |
| Source | 912435 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 South Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd March 1911 | |
| 3 South Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 3 South Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th September 1916 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/45501 | Queens (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | |||
| British Army | 152532 | Labour Corps | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Colwell | father | ||
| Sarah Frances Colwell | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Colwell | brother | 1893 | |
| Charles Carver | brother | 1894 | |
| Ellen Carver | sister | 1896 | |
| Elsie Carver | sister | 1903 | |
| Olive | sister | 1900 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
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