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We remember Ernest Dexter
We remember Ernest Dexter
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
William
Source:8909628
1883
1889
sibling
Herbert
Source:8909628
1889
1892
sibling
Walter
Source:8909628
1892
1894
1899
sibling
Eveline
Source:8909628
1899
1901
sibling
Maud
Source:8909628
1901
1901
location
Chester Road, South Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8909628
1901
1907
sibling
Sarah
Source:8909631
1907
1911
location
13 Chester Street, South Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8909631
1911
1912
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
4546
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:8909623
15th January 1912
1912
employment
Sawyer
Source:8909623
1912
1912
marriage
Jane Dawson
Source:8909623
2nd December 1912
1913
children
Elizabeth Ann
Source:8909623
14th July 1913
1913
employment
Soldier
Source:8909623
1913
1913
location
3 Flora Street, Hulme
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8909623
1913
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1624547
6th October 1914
1915
children
Ernest Edward
Source:8909623
4th February 1915
1915
hospitalisation
GSW R Thigh & Arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8909623
16th May 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Loos
France
Source:8909621
Source:8909622
25th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:8909621
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Dexter |
| Source | 1624547 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Chester Street, South Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 3 Flora Street, Hulme | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1913 | |
| Chester Road, South Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4546 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann | daughter | 14th July 1913 | |
| Ernest Edward | son | 4th February 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie | mother | ||
| Henry Dexter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eveline | sister | 1899 | |
| Maud | sister | 1901 | |
| William | brother | 1883 | |
| Herbert | brother | 1889 | |
| Walter | brother | 1892 | |
| Sarah | sister | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Dawson | wife | 2nd December 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Light Red |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5'2" |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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