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We remember Reece Gittins
We remember Reece Gittins
Timeline
Timeline
1897
service
British Army
Private
14138
Yorkshire Regiment
7th east Battalion
Source:1356112
service
British Army
Private
14138
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:7148183
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7148183
Source:9560066
7th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7148183
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reece |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Gittins |
| Source | 9560066 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14138 | Yorkshire Regiment | 7th east Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14138 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Jacques | mother | ||
| Abraham Gittins | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair complexion | green blue eyes | brown hair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-05 | 5'9" |
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AttestationReece Gittins, born at Woodside, Bishop Auckland, Durham. Age: 19 years 1 month.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation | Julie148743 | |
| Reece Gittins | Julie148743 | |
| Birth Certificate | Julie148743 | |
| Grave Marker | Julie148743 | |
| Medal Index Card | Julie148743 |
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