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We remember Cyril Ernest Hewitt
We remember Cyril Ernest Hewitt
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
sibling
Albert W Hewitt
Source:7943226
February 1891
1891
location
9 Fitzwilliam Terrace, Kinsley, Hemsworth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7943226
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Harold V Hewitt
Source:7943233
1894
1896
sibling
Charles W Hewitt
Source:7943233
1896
1898
sibling
Archibald Hewitt
Source:7943233
1898
1900
sibling
Evelyn M Hewitt
Source:7943233
December 1900
1901
location
26 Fitzwilliam Terrace, Kinsley, Hemsworth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7943233
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Bryan Arthur Hewitt
Source:7943216
1904
1910
marriage
Mary Alice Crapper
Source:7943220
19th November 1910
1911
children
John C Hewitt
Source:7943216
19th March 1911
1911
location
14 King Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7943225
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Grimethorpe, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7943225
1911
1913
children
Cyril J Hewitt
Source:7943216
27th February 1913
1914
dates
Age 25
Source:7943216
9th September 1914
1914
employment
Colliery Deputy
Grimethorpe, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7943216
9th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7943216
9th September 1914
1914
location
26 Church Street, Cudworth, Barnsley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7943216
9th September 1914
1915
children
Alice Hewitt
Source:7943216
8th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
13/506
York and Lancaster Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:7943216
1st March 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound Left Knee and Left Buttock in the Field
Hospital/Institution
Source:7943216
9th April 1916
1916
missing
Source:7943216
1st July 1916
service
British Army
Private
13/506
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:1849556
location
18 Princess Street, Cudworth, Barnsley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7943059
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7943056
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7943059
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cyril Ernest |
| Initials | CE |
| Last Name | Hewitt |
| Source | 7943056 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 King Street, Grimethorpe, Barnsley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 18 Princess Street, Cudworth, Barnsley | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 26 Church Street, Cudworth, Barnsley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th September 1914 | |
| 26 Fitzwilliam Terrace, Kinsley, Hemsworth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 9 Fitzwilliam Terrace, Kinsley, Hemsworth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13/506 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 13/506 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 4th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John C Hewitt | son | 19th March 1911 | |
| Cyril J Hewitt | son | 27th February 1913 | |
| Alice Hewitt | daughter | 8th February 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Hewitt | father | ||
| Mary Broughton Crossley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert W Hewitt | brother | February 1891 | |
| Harold V Hewitt | brother | 1894 | |
| Charles W Hewitt | brother | 1896 | |
| Archibald Hewitt | brother | 1898 | |
| Evelyn M Hewitt | sister | December 1900 | |
| Bryan Arthur Hewitt | brother | 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Alice Crapper | wife | 19th November 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Cyril Hewitt remembered in Cudworth CemeteryA black kerbstone with white/cream text at the foot of a grave plot.
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Cyril Hewitt from Barnsley ChronicleA newspaper picture of a soldier wearing a cap, from the Barnsley Chronicle, 16 June 1917 (with thanks to Barnsley Archives)
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St Luke's, GrimethorpeA red brick church set in a grassy area surrounded by a hedge. A war memorial stands in front along with a miners' memorial.Contributed by:
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Cyril E Hewit from Barnsley IndependentBlurred newspaper photo of a man in uniform. From the Barnsley Independent 16 June 1917.Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley War Memorial GravestonesMore about Barnsley War Memorial Gravestones
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Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary ArtworkMore about Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary Artwork
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley War Memorials Project - Cyril Ernest Hewitt | Linda571 | |
| 'Lest Cudworth Forgets' | Linda571 | |
| Marriage Entry for Cyril Hewitt and Mary Alice Crapper | Linda571 | |
| Baptism Entry for Cyril Ernest Hewitt from Ancestry | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cyril Hewitt remembered in Cudworth Cemetery | Linda571 | |
| Cyril Hewitt from Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 | |
| St Luke's, Grimethorpe | Linda571 | |
| Cyril E Hewit from Barnsley Independent | Linda571 |
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