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We remember John Copple
We remember John Copple
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Mary Rose Copple
Source:9389104
1st April 1882
1883
sibling
William Vincent Copple
Source:9389104
12th March 1883
1885
sibling
Christine Alice Copple
Source:9389104
13th July 1885
1896
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9389104
31st March 1901
1901
location
Green Cottage, 11 Seddons Brow, Eccleston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9389104
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8619272
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Portico Lane, Eccleston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8619272
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:9389108
12th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9389108
12th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
17179
The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
18th Service Battalion
Source:9389108
12th September 1914 - 1st July 1916
1914
service
British Army
Private
17179
King's (Liverpool) Regiment
18th Service Battalion
Source:9389108
12th September 1914 - 1st July 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:958872
7th November 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7271240
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7271240
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Copple |
| Source | 958872 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cottage, 11 Seddons Brow, Eccleston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Portico Lane, Eccleston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17179 | The King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 18th Service Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 17179 | King's (Liverpool) Regiment | 18th Service Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Copple | mother | ||
| Joseph Copple | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rose Copple | sister | 1st April 1882 | |
| William Vincent Copple | brother | 12th March 1883 | |
| Christine Alice Copple | sister | 13th July 1885 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-12 | 5'6" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stephen141528 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen141528 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Stephen141528 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Stephen141528 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private John Copple, born 1896. Service no.17179 | Stephen141528 |
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