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We remember John Da Costa
We remember John Da Costa
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Hyman Da Costa
Source:8891465
1886
1888
sibling
Phoebe Da Costa
Source:8891465
1888
1890
sibling
Benjamin Da Costa
Source:8891465
1890
1892
1892
sibling
Solomon Da Costa
Source:8891465
1892
1894
sibling
Kate Da Costa
Source:8891465
1894
1896
sibling
Michael Da Costa
Source:8891465
1896
1899
sibling
Lizzie Da Costa
Source:8891465
1899
1900
sibling
Frances Da Costa
Source:8891465
1900
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8891465
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fish Shop Asistant
Source:8891465
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Calverly St Mile End Road Mile End Old Town London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8891465
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
London Whitehall
United Kingdom
Source:8891499
12th December 1915
1917
dates
Age 26
Source:8891451
1st August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Rifleman
S/19776
Rifle Brigade
2nd Battalion
Source:8891451
1st August 1917
1917
death
Died of wounds
Bullet wound to the abdomen
France
Source:8891451
Source:8891499
1st August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
I. A. 8.
Source:8891451
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Da Costa |
| Source | 8891451 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Calverly St Mile End Road Mile End Old Town London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/19776 | Rifle Brigade | 2nd Battalion | Rifleman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Da Costa | mother | ||
| David Da Costa | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Da Costa | brother | 1892 | |
| Hyman Da Costa | brother | 1886 | |
| Phoebe Da Costa | sister | 1888 | |
| Benjamin Da Costa | brother | 1890 | |
| Kate Da Costa | sister | 1894 | |
| Michael Da Costa | brother | 1896 | |
| Lizzie Da Costa | sister | 1899 | |
| Frances Da Costa | sister | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-13 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Jewry Book of Honour, 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish And Portuguese Jewish Congregation | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial | Jonathan101862 |
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