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We remember William Edward Gatacre
We remember William Edward Gatacre
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1900
commission
Regular
Source:9430858
19th May 1900
1900
dates
Age 21
Source:9430858
19th May 1900
1900
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:9430858
19th May 1900 - 9th May 1901
1901
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:9430943
10th May 1901 - 23rd September 1908
1902
appointments
Seconded to the Colonial Office
Source:9430908
15th March 1902
1908
appointments
Adjutant 5th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:9430928
24th September 1908
1908
appointments
Seconded as an Adjutant of Territorial Infantry
Source:9430943
24th September 1908
1908
service
British Army
Captain
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:9430943
24th September 1908
1908
dates
Age 29
Source:9430804
3rd November 1908
1908
marriage
Mary Margaret Gatacre nee Kennedy
Source:9430804
3rd November 1908 - 1925
1909
children
Gladys Ellen Gatacre
Source:9430796
1909
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:9430796
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Captain - Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
The Crown
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:9430796
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Moorfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9430796
2nd April 1911
1914
children
Diana Mary Gatacre
Source:9430796
1914
1914
dates
Age 35
Source:1749560
4th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Captain
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:1749560
16th August 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1749560
16th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Major
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:9430951
1st September 1915 - 23rd January 1928
1918
internment
pow
Not known
Germany
Source:9431056
1918
1918
dates
Age 39
Source:1749560
11th November 1918
1926
dates
Age 47
Source:9430774
10th February 1926
1926
marriage
Alice Julie Hortense Jacqueline Aurelie Gatacre nee De Stuars
Source:9430774
10th February 1926
1930
children
Edward Victor Gatacre
Source:9430774
1930
1939
dates
Age 60
Source:9430808
September 1939
1939
location
Atcham Rural District, Shropshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9430808
September 1939
1959
dates
Age 81
Source:9430804
3rd June 1959
1959
death
Not War Related
William Edward Gatacre died over 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 81.
possibly the .........
Netherlands
Source:9430804
3rd June 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Gatacre |
| Source | 9430767 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Moorfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Atcham Rural District, Shropshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Captain | |||
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Ellen Gatacre | daughter | 1909 | |
| Diana Mary Gatacre | daughter | 1914 | |
| Edward Victor Gatacre | son | 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Forbes Gatacre | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Margaret Gatacre nee Kennedy | wife | 3rd November 1908 | |
| Alice Julie Hortense Jacqueline Aurelie Gatacre nee De Stuars | wife | 10th February 1926 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Peerage website entry on Major William Edward Gatacre | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 18 Sep 1900 Page 5765 - Appointed Second Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 22 Nov 1901 Page 7652 - Promoted to Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 08 Apr 1902 Page 2337 - Seconded to the Colonial Office | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 06 Oct 1908 Page 7228 - Appointed Adjutant 5th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 16 Oct 1908 Page 7471 - Appointed Adjutant of Territorial Infantry | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 17 Mar 1919 Page 3605 - Promoted to Major | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 24 Apr 1928 Page 2903 - Age limit for service liability time expired | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Edward Gatacre's Medal Card FRONT | Keith22624 | |
| William Edward Gatacre's Medal Card REAR | Keith22624 | |
| King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Keith22624 |
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