1915-1924

1915-01-07 Posted Depot in England
1915-04-07 Posted 3rd Battalion
1915-07-07 Discharged being no longer physically fit for War Service

Gun Shot Wound Left Arm
Address: 26 Harrow St, Marylebone, London
Character Fair

NOK: Mother: Mary 311 (3a?) Devonshire Street, Lisson Grove, Marylebone [Now called Ashmill Street];
4 Brothers: Thomas, Charles, Albert (older), Richard; 1 Sister: Martha

1915-08-22 Royal Hospital Chelsea advised OC 3rd Manchester of John’s pension, 12s 6p a week for 12 months conditional
1916-10-14 #19074 War Badge
1916-04-04 daughter Marion
1918-??-?? son Thomas
1919-01-29 son Charles
1919-02-08 Edith Coster dies
1919-03-13 John acknowledged receipt King’s Certificate, showing 26 Harrow Street, Marylebone, London address
1920-06-28 Grace Rose Mitson born, 26 Harrow Street, Marylebone, NW1 [Now Gone - was off Lisson Street until flyover was built]

Mother: Grace Rose Domeney
John’s occupation given as Book Clerk

1921-11-27 Lillian May Mitson born (probably Harrow Street)
1922-01-26 John acknowledged receipt BWM and Victory Medals
1924-05-18 Death, 26 Harrow St, NW due to Phthisis (advanced or chronic pulmonary tuberculosis of the lungs, consumption) and Heart Failure

Informant: Mrs. G.R. Mitson, Widow
John’s Occupation: Road Labourer
Medals Issued: 14 Star, British War, and Victory (7219B)