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We remember Ernest Ginns
We remember Ernest Ginns
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
7 Nichols St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9367367
31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911
1911
employment
shoe hand
United Kingdom
Source:9367353
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:1354245
29th July 1915
enlistment
Rothwell, Northants
United Kingdom
Source:9367382
service
British Army
Corporal
2082
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:1354245
service
British Army
Corporal
200292
Northamptonshire Regiment
1st/4th Bn.
Source:7365056
location
58 High St., Desborough, Northants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7365056
1917
death
Killed in Action
Palestine, State of
Source:7365056
Source:1354245
19th April 1917
burial
Israel
XV. G. 14
Source:7365056
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Ginns |
| Source | 1354245 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 High St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 7 Nichols St., Desborough, Northants | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2082 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 200292 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 1st/4th Bn. | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Ginns | father | ||
| Sarah Ann Ginns | mother |
Media
Media
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Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine 2Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine where Ernest Ginns is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Men of the 4th Bn Northants Regiment at TringMEN OF THE 3/4th NORTHANTS - These are some of the local men of the “A” Company, 3/4th Northants Regiment, near Tring. Some are returned men of the 1/4th and others are men of the 3/4th. All are about to join the 1/4th abroad. All have passed fit and are waiting to get at the enemy. Corporal E. Ginns, Lance-Corporal C. Murkett and Pte G. Clements all hail from Desborough and Kettering and District are also represented in the group.Contributed by:
Liz37211
Communities
Communities
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Gaza War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine including GazaMore about Gaza War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine including Gaza
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Employees of B. Riley (Desborough) Ltd.More about Employees of B. Riley (Desborough) Ltd.
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Desborough Cemetery, NorthamptonshireMore about Desborough Cemetery, Northamptonshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| B Riley Jubilee Souvenir 1868-1918 | Liz37211 | |
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 | |
| Admission Register Desborough Board Infants School | Liz37211 | |
| Desborough Scrapbook | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GAZA WAR CEMETERY | Liz37211 | |
| Corporal Ernest Ginns | Liz37211 | |
| Corporal 200292 Ernest Ginns | Liz37211 | |
| Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Men of the 4th Bn Northants Regiment at Tring | Liz37211 |
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