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We remember Gordon Cresswell
We remember Gordon Cresswell
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Timeline
1894
1897
sibling
Phyllis Ida Cresswell
Source:9625276
1897
1906
sibling
Gladys Annie Cresswell
Source:9625276
1906
1908
sibling
Kythe Eliza Cresswell
Source:9625276
1908
1911
employment
Working on farm and at Inn (at home)
George Cresswell
New Inn, Wyaston, Ashbourne
United Kingdom
Source:9625276
1911
1915
events
Recruited Under Circular Memo
Recruitment for Army Veterinary Corp AVC
Ashbourne
United Kingdom
Source:9625821
30th September 1915
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:9625487
18th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Ashbourne
United Kingdom
Source:9625487
22nd January 1916
1916
location
New Inn, Wyaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9625646
22nd January 1916
1916
commission
Regular
Source:9625683
12th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
16582
Army Veterinary Corps
Source:9625821
12th April 1916 - 8th March 1917
1916
appointments
Posted - Woolwich Depot. Grant Corps Pay 16d/day
Source:9625821
14th April 1916 - 20th April 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9625798
20th April 1916 - 12th November 1917
1916
events
Travel from Southampton to Le Havre
Travel from Southampton to Le Havre
United Kingdom
Source:9626082
21st April 1916 - 22nd April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Epilepsy
Hospital/Institution
Source:9626496
27th July 1916 - 7th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Observation
Hospital/Institution
Source:9625525
7th August 1916 - 18th August 1916
1916
events
Travel from Southampton to Le Havre
Travel from Southampton to Le Havre
Source:9626082
4th September 1916 - 5th September 1916
1917
appointments
Appointed to Aid Lance Corporal (AVC)
Source:9626082
8th March 1917 - 27th September 1917
1917
events
Transfer to Durham Light Infantry as LanceCorporal
Unit Transfer
for 6 months under para10 of ACJ288 of 1917 authDAGV3EH CR No32001/820 1/10/17.
Benefits of the service pay - AVC presents rates
Source:9626082
8th March 1917 - 27th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
44560
Durham Light Infantry
13 Battalion
Source:9625821
8th March 1917 - 27th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
44560
Durham Light Infantry
13th Battalion
Source:9625821
27th September 1917 - 4th August 1918
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:9625798
13th November 1917 - 17th October 1918
1918
events
One weeks leave
Leave
Italy
Italy
Source:9626120
4th February 1918 - 9th February 1918
1918
events
Disciplinary Offence
Military Discipline
In the field
Italy
Tried by FGCM, Mare Italy 16/5/18. Found guilty & sentenced to 1years I.H.L (imprisonment by Hard labour)
In confinement awaiting trial 3-15/5/18
AFW3079(Assessment of Military Conduct&Character Form
Source:9626120
5th April 1918
1918
events
Suspension of Imprisonment by Hard Labour
Military Discipline
Source:9625821
29th May 1918
1918
events
Imprisonment by Hard Labour Sentence Remitted
Military Discipline
Source:9625821
23rd June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal (Appointed Unpaid)
16582
Durham Light Infantry
13th Battalion
Source:9625821
4th August 1918 - 24th January 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Face. Through & Through machine gun bullet entering left eyebrow and coming out at right temple affecting both eyes. R eye Blind; L eye not very good. Xray shows no PL present
Hospital/Institution
Source:9626599
5th October 1918 - 14th January 1919
1919
employment
Cowman
Mr J Watkinson
Church Farm, Edlaston, Ashbourne
United Kingdom
Source:9626240
9th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9625487
24th January 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Medical Discharge Approved
Hospital/Institution
Source:9625609
24th January 1919
1920
dates
Age 25
Source:9625370
20th January 1920
1920
marriage
Ethel Swindell
Source:9625370
20th January 1920
employment
Dairy Farmer / Herd Worker
Knob Farm, Yeaveley, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:9631937
location
Knob Farm, Hales Green, Yeaveley, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9631937
1989
death
Not War Related
Old age
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:9625230
1st November 1989
burial
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9631405
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knob Farm, Hales Green, Yeaveley, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| New Inn, Wyaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd January 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16582 | Army Veterinary Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 44560 | Durham Light Infantry | 13 Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 16582 | Durham Light Infantry | 13th Battalion | Lance Corporal (Appointed Unpaid) | |
| British Army | 44560 | Durham Light Infantry | 13th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kythe Hannah Cresswell | mother | ||
| George Cresswell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Ida Cresswell | sister | 1897 | |
| Gladys Annie Cresswell | sister | 1906 | |
| Kythe Eliza Cresswell | sister | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Swindell | wife | 20th January 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-01-24 | 5'9" |
Media
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Gordon Cresswell (date unknown)Photograph believed to have been taken after the war of Gordon Cresswell.
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Death Register Including Gordon CresswellGordon died on 1 November 1989 aged 93Contributed by:
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Birth RegisterDate of birthday confirmed as 18th November 1894 from family recordsContributed by:
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1911 Census showing details of Gordon's family1911 Census showing details of Gordon's family including parents ans siblings.Contributed by:
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Medal CertificateMedal Certificate - appears to show no medals awarded due to discharge.Contributed by:
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Medical History - Pg 1Medical History - Pg 1 - Full medical history summary, completed throughout service and finalised at medical discharge. Additional hospital records within other evidence added.Contributed by:
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Medical History - Pg 2aMedical History - Pg 2a- Full medical history summary, completed throughout service and finalised at medical discharge. Additional hospital records within other evidence added.Contributed by:
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Medical History - Pg 2bMedical History - Pg 2b- Full medical history summary, completed throughout service and finalised at medical discharge. Additional hospital records within other evidence added.Contributed by:
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Medical History - Pg 3Medical History - Pg 3- Full medical history summary, completed throughout service and finalised at medical discharge. Additional hospital records within other evidence added.Contributed by:
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Attestation of Short ServiceAttestation of Short Service - Form to confirm enlistmentContributed by:
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Regimental Conduct SheetRegimental Conduct Sheet including details of conduct and disciplinary.Contributed by:
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Descriptive Report on Enlistment pg1Descriptive Report on Enlistment, including full Statement of Services (Military service history) - Gordon CresswellContributed by:
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Statement of ServicesDescriptive Report on Enlistment, including full Statement of Services (Military service history) - Gordon CresswellContributed by:
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Summary of Military History SheetSummary of Military History Sheet Total of 3 years 3 days service (including training and hospital stays)Contributed by:
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Ministry of Pensions - Branch MemorandumMinistry of Pensions - Branch Memorandum Used to state potential disability to determine pension allowance application.Contributed by:
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Notification for Payment Following Discharge pg 1Notification for Payment Following Discharge pg 1 - Initial application to allow process of pension payment application processContributed by:
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Notification for Payment Following Discharge pg 2Notification for Payment Following Discharge pg 2 - Initial application to allow process of pension payment application processContributed by:
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Statement by a Solider Concerning his own Case pg1Statement by a Solider Concerning his own Case pg1 - To support pension payment applicationContributed by:
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Statement by a Solider Concerning his own Case pg2Statement by a Solider Concerning his own Case pg2- To support pension payment applicationContributed by:
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Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg1Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg1/4 Details of medical details for review by medical board as part of pension application.Contributed by:
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Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg2Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg2/4 Details of medical details for review by medical board as part of pension application.Contributed by:
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Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg3/4Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg3/4 Details of medical details for review by medical board as part of pension application.Contributed by:
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Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg4/4Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg4/4 Details of medical details for review by medical board as part of pension application.Contributed by:
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Medical Records - Epileptic Fit pg1Medical Records - Epileptic Fit pg1 Summary stating that "came in with history of fit whilst on duty in the morning"Contributed by:
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Medical Records - Epileptic Fit pg1Medical Records - Epileptic Fit pg2 Admission to 23 Vet Hospital.Contributed by:
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Medical Records - Epileptic Fit pg1Medical Records - Epileptic Fit pg3 - Transfer to Fort Pitt Military Hospital, Chatham.Contributed by:
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Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg1Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg1 Collection of medical records for G.S.W treatment leading to medical discharge in Jan 1919 Pg 1 - Initial admission to 5th General Hospital, RouenContributed by:
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Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg2Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg2 Collection of medical records for G.S.W treatment leading to medical discharge in Jan 1919 pgs 2-4 - Details of field ambulance medical card before transfer to 5th General Hospital RouenContributed by:
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Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg3Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg3 Collection of medical records for G.S.W treatment leading to medical discharge in Jan 1919 pgs 2-4 - Details of field ambulance medical card before transfer to 5th General Hospital RouenContributed by:
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Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg4Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg4 Collection of medical records for G.S.W treatment leading to medical discharge in Jan 1919 pgs 2-4 - Details of field ambulance medical card before transfer to 5th General Hospital Rouen. Xrays undertake once admitted.Contributed by:
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Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg5Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg5 Collection of medical records for G.S.W treatment leading to medical discharge in Jan 1919 Xray resultsContributed by:
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Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg6Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg6 Collection of medical records for G.S.W treatment leading to medical discharge in Jan 1919 Temperature chartContributed by:
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Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg7Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg7 Collection of medical records for G.S.W treatment leading to medical discharge in Jan 1919 Second xray resultsContributed by:
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Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg8Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg8 Collection of medical records for G.S.W treatment leading to medical discharge in Jan 1919 Discharge Medical certificate after 99 days of treatmentContributed by:
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Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg9Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg9 Collection of medical records for G.S.W treatment leading to medical discharge in Jan 1919 Medical case sheet summarising major changes in condition and vision over duration of treatmentContributed by:
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Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg10Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg10 Collection of medical records for G.S.W treatment leading to medical discharge in Jan 1919 Confirming medical board decision that permanently unfit for service.Contributed by:
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Markeaton Crematorium Remembrance BookMarkeaton Crematorium Remembrance Book, showing Gordon Cresswell. Ashes were scattered in the Markeaton Crematorium gardensContributed by:
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Unknown Date Council Register (?) (post 1927)Unknown Date Council Register (?) (post 1927) Unlikely to be 1931 census as records were lost in fire. Unknown source at this time.Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Cresswell (date unknown) | Emma154429 | |
| Death Register Including Gordon Cresswell | Emma154429 | |
| Birth Register | Emma154429 | |
| 1911 Census showing details of Gordon's family | Emma154429 | |
| Wedding Certificate | Emma154429 | |
| Medal Certificate | Emma154429 | |
| Medical History - Pg 1 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical History - Pg 2a | Emma154429 | |
| Medical History - Pg 2b | Emma154429 | |
| Medical History - Pg 3 | Emma154429 | |
| Attestation of Short Service | Emma154429 | |
| Regimental Conduct Sheet | Emma154429 | |
| Descriptive Report on Enlistment pg1 | Emma154429 | |
| Statement of Services | Emma154429 | |
| Summary of Military History Sheet | Emma154429 | |
| Casualty Form - Active Service pg1 | Emma154429 | |
| Casualty Form - Active Service pg 2 | Emma154429 | |
| Ministry of Pensions - Branch Memorandum | Emma154429 | |
| Notification for Payment Following Discharge pg 1 | Emma154429 | |
| Notification for Payment Following Discharge pg 2 | Emma154429 | |
| Statement by a Solider Concerning his own Case pg1 | Emma154429 | |
| Statement by a Solider Concerning his own Case pg2 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg1 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg2 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg3/4 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical report on Solider Prior to Discharge Pg4/4 | Emma154429 | |
| Pension Warrant | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Epileptic Fit pg1 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Epileptic Fit pg1 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Epileptic Fit pg1 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg1 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg2 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg3 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg4 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg5 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg6 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg7 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg8 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg9 | Emma154429 | |
| Medical Records - Gun Shot Wound pg10 | Emma154429 | |
| Markeaton Crematorium Remembrance Book | Emma154429 | |
| Unknown Date Council Register (?) (post 1927) | Emma154429 |
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