John Glanville

Male, ID #11760, b. circa May 1895, d. 1 December 1918
FatherAlbert Glanville (c 1866 - 1919)
MotherSarah Green (bt 1866 - 1867 - 1925)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     John Glanville was born circa May 1895 at Wooky Hole, SOM, ENG; registered Wells.
     He died on 1 December 1918 at France; commemorated as:
Name: GLANVILE, JOHN
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Gunner
Regiment: Royal Field Artillery
Unit Text: "B" Bty. 62nd Bde.
Age: 23
Date of Death: 01/12/1918
Service No: 176378
Additional information: Son of Albert and Sarah Glanvile, of Westbury, Wells, Somerset.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: C. 27.
Cemetery: DOUAI BRITISH CEMETERY, CUINCY

His soldier's effects were settled with his father Albert and mother Sarah.

     His estate was probated on 20 November 1919 indexed as:
1919 GLANVILE John of Westbury Wells, gunner R.F.A. who died on 1 December 1918 in France. Administration at Wells on 20 November to Sarah Glanvile, widow, effects £85-9.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • John Glanville appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Court Farm, Westbury, SOM, ENG; recorded age 6, living with his parents.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Court Farm, Westbury, SOM, ENG; recorded age 16, living with his parents.
  • John was a farmer's son assisting on 2 April 1911.