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We remember Ernest Edward Hewitt
We remember Ernest Edward Hewitt
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Charles James Hewitt
Source:9304352
1871
1875
sibling
Ellen Mary Hewitt
Source:9304352
1875
1878
sibling
William George Hewitt
Source:9304352
1878
1880
sibling
John Alfred Hewitt
Source:9304352
1880
1883
sibling
Frederick Henry Hewitt
Source:9304352
1883
1886
sibling
Caroline Emma Hewitt
Source:9304352
1886
1891
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9304363
1901
1901
location
24 Priory Grove, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9304363
1901
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9304363
1911
1911
employment
ships writer unemployed
Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
Source:9304363
1911
1911
location
24 Priory Grove, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9304363
1911
1913
marriage
Maude Louisa Phillips
Source:9304352
8th February 1913
1913
marriage
Source:9309780
8th February 1913
1913
children
Ruth Louisa Hewitt
Source:9304352
1913
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:9309780
1915
1915
employment
printer's warehouseman
Source:9309780
1915
1915
enlistment
Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
Source:9309780
11th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
The Essex Regiment
6th battalion
Source:9309780
14th April 1916 - 27th August 1916
1916
children
Ernest Charles Hewitt
Source:9304352
1916
1916
service
British Army
private
200979
5th Regiment
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9309780
28th August 1916 - 13th October 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9309780
29th August 1916
1917
hospitalisation
gun shot wound to the right thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:9309780
24th April 1917 - 26th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
private
200979
20th Regiment
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9309780
14th August 1917
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:9309780
27th November 1917 - 10th June 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9309780
1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
200979
20th Regiment
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9309780
April 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9309780
11th June 1918 - 2nd December 1918
1919
service
British Army
Lance Sargent
200979
20th Regiment
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9309780
March 1919
1919
location
73 Thorparch Road, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9309780
1919
1919
service
British Army
Sargent
200979
20th Regiment
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9309780
10th July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9309780
12th September 1919
1920
children
John Frederick Hewitt
Source:9304352
1920
1931
children
Joseph Hewitt twin of Peter
Source:9304352
1931
1931
children
Peter James Hewitt twin of Joseph
Source:9304352
1931
1939
employment
printer's warehouseman
Source:9313386
1939
1939
location
20 Yeovil Street, Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9313386
1939
service
British Army
Private
9443
Durham Light Infantry
Source:1849780
service
British Army
Private
200979
Durham Light Infantry
Source:1849780
location
38 Turret Grove, Clapham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9309780
1965
death
Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
Source:9304352
September 1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Edward |
| Initials | EE |
| Last Name | Hewitt |
| Source | 9304352 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Yeovil Street, Wandsworth, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| 24 Priory Grove, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 24 Priory Grove, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 38 Turret Grove, Clapham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 73 Thorparch Road, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9443 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 200979 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | The Essex Regiment | 6th battalion | |||
| British Army | 200979 | 20th Regiment | Durham Light Infantry | private | |
| British Army | 200979 | 5th Regiment | Durham Light Infantry | private | |
| British Army | 200979 | 20th Regiment | Durham Light Infantry | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 200979 | 20th Regiment | Durham Light Infantry | Lance Sargent | |
| British Army | 200979 | 20th Regiment | Durham Light Infantry | Sargent |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Louisa Hewitt | daughter | 1913 | |
| Ernest Charles Hewitt | son | 1916 | |
| John Frederick Hewitt | son | 1920 | |
| Peter James Hewitt twin of Joseph | son | 1931 | |
| Joseph Hewitt twin of Peter | son | 1931 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Emma Hewitt nee Simmons | mother | ||
| Charles Hewitt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles James Hewitt | brother | 1871 | |
| Ellen Mary Hewitt | sister | 1875 | |
| William George Hewitt | brother | 1878 | |
| John Alfred Hewitt | brother | 1880 | |
| Frederick Henry Hewitt | brother | 1883 | |
| Caroline Emma Hewitt | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maude Louisa Phillips | wife | 8th February 1913 | |
| wife | 8th February 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'9" |
Media
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| register of births, marriages, deaths | Linda64676 | |
| U.K. census records | Linda64676 | |
| British Army WW1 Service Records, 1914-1920 | Linda64676 | |
| 1939 Register | Linda64676 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grandparents | Elaine139332 |
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