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John Nathan c. 1881 - c. 1919

John Nathan was born on March 10, 1881 in Aldgate, East London England. He was married to Mary Ann Gardner, and died at age 37 years old on January 5, 1919. John Nathan was buried at Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension Plot 10. Row D. Grave 2. in Italy. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Nathan.

John Nathan

March 10, 1881

Aldgate, East London, England

January 5, 1919

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John Nathan's History: circa 1881 - circa 1919

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Introduction

John Nathan was my Great-Grandfather. Born Jewish, he married a gentile girl, Mary Ann Gardener, they had five children. On 15 March 1915 John attested in Kingston into the Army Veterinary Corps. He had been medically examined on 9 March, when he gave his age as a very precise 34 years and 364 days. He was a small man at 5 feet 5½ inches tall, weighing 126lbs, with a chest measurement of 37 inches and an expansion of 5¼ inches. He had vaccination marks received during infancy, physical development described as fair, but only 6/9 vision in both eyes. He lived at 227, Hook Road, Epsom, and his occupation was horse keeper. John left for France, from Southampton, on 4 June 1916, disembarking in Le Havre on 5 June 1916. He served in notable battles including the Somme, and the Battle of Ypres, before being transferred to the 9th Btn York & Lancaster Regiment and in Nov 1917 being sent to join the Italian campaign. He remained in Italy still serving and when finally about to travel home to his family, died there of Influenza on 5 Jan 1919. Following notification of his death, by telegram, on 24 June 1919 Mrs Nathan, at 227, Hook Road, Epsom, received notification that she was to receive a weekly pension of 37/11d (in decimal currency £1.90) in respect of herself and her 5 children. Then on 14 July 1919 she was asked to acknowledge receipt of her husband's personal property. In due course she received his British War medal and Victory medal as well as her plaque and scroll commemorating his death
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1881

Birthday

March 10, 1881

Birthdate

Aldgate, East London England

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

British
Nationality & Locations

British
Religious Beliefs

Jewish
Military Service

Service number: 35803 Attested to Army Veterinary Corps Kingston as Horsekeeper - 15 Mar 1916 Arrived in France (Le Havre via Southampton) 5 Jun 1916 Transferred 30 Jan 1917 - Rank: Private Regiment: York And Lancaster Regiment 9th Btn 70 Brigade 23 Division. Saw action in major battles inc Somme, Ypres. Transferred to Italian Military Campaign Nov 1917
Professional Career

1911 Census registered as Window Cleaner
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1919

Death

January 5, 1919

Death date

Influenza

Cause of death

Unknown
Death location

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Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension Plot 10. Row D. Grave 2. in Italy
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