Bramwell John Lt/Col 16100
Personnel Entry
Name Bramwell John
Army number 16100
Rank Lt/Col
Decorations TD and 4 clasps
Date of birth 1894
Age
Unit Durham Light Infantry - 2/Lt 8th Bn 25/10/1916, Took up command of 11th Bn DLI 1/9/39, Prisoner of War, Released from service 1946, Ceased to be a member of TARO 16/8/1950, Hon Colonel 8th Bn DLI 1/7/1956 - 30/6/1961 vice Brig Kirkup.
Company/Battery Bn HQ
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role CO
Joined Brigade 01-Sep-39
Promotions Lt 25/4/18, Captain 23/12/26, Major 23/12/30, Lt Colonel 5/5/1939
Wounded
Prisoner of War O6B/O7C/O5A 216
Died/Killed in action 17-Jan-63
Home address Born 1894. Educated Rutherford College. Wounded during WW1. Cattle dealer, 286 Wingrove Road, Fenham. Died Newcastle.
Source table 11DLI
