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Pte. John James Medcalf
British Army 16th (3rd Birmingham) Btn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment
from:Hockley, Birmingham
(d.27th Jul 1916)
John Medcalf was one of many who signed up at Birmingham Town Hall with his workmates. He was a postman at Villa Road Handworth and was subsequently stationed at the head office in Birmingham.
He joined the 3rd Birmingham Battalion early 1915. He was placed in the 16th Battalion, Birmingham Pals
He was killed in action on 27th of July 1916 at the Somme age 21.
He was one of many thousands who gave his life for his King and country.