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We remember John Henry Cowmeadow
We remember John Henry Cowmeadow
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:9391258
5th April 1891
1891
location
the home of his uncle Robert Cowmeadow:- High Street Newent, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9391258
5th April 1891
1900
dates
Age 21
Source:9391224
14th February 1900
1900
employment
Labourer
Not known
probably Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9391224
14th February 1900
1900
enlistment
Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9391224
14th February 1900
1900
service
British Army
Trooper
2209
2nd Life Guards
Source:9391224
14th February 1900 - 4th August 1911
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:9391259
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Soldier
The Crown
Regents Park Barracks, Albany Street, London
United Kingdom
Source:9391259
31st March 1901
1901
location
Regents Park Barracks, Albany Street, London
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9391259
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:9391272
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Soldier
The Crown
Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge, London
United Kingdom
Source:9391272
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge, London
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9391272
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:9391224
4th August 1911
1912
dates
Age 33
Source:9391224
13th February 1912
1912
discharge
Source:9391224
13th February 1912
1914
location
83 Waterway Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9391224
5th August 1914
1914
dates
Age 35
Source:9391224
6th August 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Not known
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9391224
6th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Trooper
2209
2nd Life Guards
Source:9391224
6th August 1914 - 9th May 1918
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9391224
6th October 1914 - 20th March 1919
1917
marriage
Mary Maud Cowmeadow nee Hale
Source:9391224
1917 - 1954
1917
dates
Age 38
Source:9391224
September 1917
1918
service
British Army
Trooper
4425
Guards Machine Gun Regiment
No 2 (2nd Life Guards) Battalion
Source:9391224
10th May 1918 - 4th March 1919
1918
dates
Age 39
Source:9391224
11th November 1918
1919
dates
Age 39
Source:9391224
4th March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Trooper
2209
2nd Life Guards
Source:9391224
5th March 1919 - 23rd June 1919
1919
employment
Night Watchman
Not known
Ledbury, Herefordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9391224
23rd May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9391224
23rd June 1919
1919
location
73 Albert Road, Newtown, Ledbury, Herefordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9391224
24th June 1919
1939
dates
Age 60
Source:9391251
September 1939
1939
location
Birmingham County Borough, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9391251
September 1939
1954
dates
Age 75
Source:9391249
September 1954
1956
death
Not War Related
John Henry Cowmeadow died nearly 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 77.
Solihull Registration District, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9391250
1956
1956
dates
Age 77
Source:9391250
June 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Cowmeadow |
| Source | 8887913 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Albert Road, Newtown, Ledbury, Herefordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th June 1919 | |
| 83 Waterway Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th August 1914 | |
| Birmingham County Borough, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge, London | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Regents Park Barracks, Albany Street, London | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| the home of his uncle Robert Cowmeadow:- High Street Newent, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2209 | 2nd Life Guards | Trooper | ||
| British Army | 2209 | 2nd Life Guards | Trooper | ||
| British Army | 4425 | Guards Machine Gun Regiment | No 2 (2nd Life Guards) Battalion | Trooper | |
| British Army | 2209 | 2nd Life Guards | Trooper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen England nee Cowmeadow | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Maud Cowmeadow nee Hale | wife | 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-06 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-02-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Life Guards | Keith22624 |
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