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We remember Ernest William Gretton
We remember Ernest William Gretton
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1894
sibling
Beatrice M
Source:9145999
1894
1895
sibling
Horace Edward
Source:9146017
1895
1896
sibling
Douglas Wilfred
Source:9146008
1896
1898
sibling
Gladys J
Source:9145999
1898
1901
location
100 Balfour Road, Ilford, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9145999
1901
1913
marriage
Frances Pinnock
Source:9146005
1913
1916
children
Freda F
Source:9146006
1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1466317
7th October 1917
1919
location
101 Wellwood Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9145996
1919
service
British Army
Lieutenant
London Regiment
Source:1466317
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
London Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:1466317
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest William |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Gretton |
| Source | 1466317 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Balfour Road, Ilford, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 101 Wellwood Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex | United Kingdom | known 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | London Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | London Regiment | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freda F | daughter | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia M | mother | ||
| Ernest E Gretton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice M | sister | 1894 | |
| Gladys J | sister | 1898 | |
| Douglas Wilfred | brother | 1896 | |
| Horace Edward | brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Pinnock | wife | 1913 |
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Ernest Gretton.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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