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We remember Ayton Drewitt
We remember Ayton Drewitt
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9555265
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Stockbroker's Clerk
London
United Kingdom
Source:9555265
31st March 1901
1901
location
1 Moss Hall Crescent, Finchley, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9555265
31st March 1901
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9555331
28th April 1917
1962
dates
Age 81
Source:9555256
1962
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:1695771
service
British Army
Captain
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:1695771
1961
death
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9555256
1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ayton |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Drewitt, |
| Source | 9555331 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Moss Hall Crescent, Finchley, Middlesex | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Worcestershire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Worcestershire Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School; Military CrossMore about Berkhamsted School; Military Cross
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross: Second Lieutenant Francis Drayton DREWITT | Peter6648 |
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