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We remember Frederick John Hewitt
We remember Frederick John Hewitt
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1902
service
British Army
Sergeant
397
Post Office Corps
8 London Rifles
Source:7441750
15th August 1902 - 10th January 1906
1905
marriage
Mary Ellen Chamberlain
Source:6166376
15th June 1905
1905
dates
Age 27
Source:6166376
18th June 1905
1906
employment
Sorter
General Post Office
London
United Kingdom
Source:9112757
10th January 1906
1911
location
37 Central Avenue, Prittlewell, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9113289
April 1911
1917
enlistment
St Paul's Churchyard, Central London
United Kingdom
Source:9112727
1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
375565
London Regiment
2nd/8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:7441750
1917 - 30th October 1917
employment
Postal Staff
General Post Office
Mount Pleasant Sorting Office, Clerkenwell, London
United Kingdom
Source:9113284
service
British Army
Private
375565
London Regiment
Source:1849987
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
375565
London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)
Source:7441750
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9112727
location
34 Rochester Buildings West
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6166376
location
Walthamstow, East London
United Kingdom
Source:9112727
1917
death
Killed in Action
Passchendaele
Belgium
Source:7441750
Source:6166376
30th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 150 to 151
Source:7441750
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick John |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Hewitt |
| Source | 6166376 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Rochester Buildings West | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 37 Central Avenue, Prittlewell, Essex | United Kingdom | known April 1911 | ||
| Walthamstow, East London | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 375565 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 375565 | London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 397 | Post Office Corps | 8 London Rifles | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 375565 | London Regiment | 2nd/8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hewitt | mother | ||
| John Carrington Hewitt | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Chamberlain | wife | 15th June 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-01-11 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-01-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Frederick John Hewitt in his wedding attire.Taken at the time of his marriage to Mary Chamberlain, 18.6.1905
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Private Hewitt ,Post Office Cape Division.Private Hewitt who servedin the Boer War c.1900 is believed to be in the rear row, beneath the light. The photo seems to show a mix of English, South African, Australian and Canadian soldiers. (see the Wikipedia article: 'The History of the British Army postal service')Contributed by:
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Memorial photo of lance corporal HewittA composite photograph commemorating his death.Contributed by:
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S. African War VeteransA photo (one of a series) from the 'Southend & Westcliff Graphic', dated May 31st 1912, showing members of the South African War Veterans' Association (F.J.Hewitt second from left)Contributed by:
David20949
Communities
Communities
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Enlisted 1917 and Later - 8th Battalion of London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)More about Enlisted 1917 and Later - 8th Battalion of London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)
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2nd Battle of Passchendaele - 2nd/8th Battalion London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)More about 2nd Battle of Passchendaele - 2nd/8th Battalion London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London - Men of the Mount Pleasant Postal Staff War Memorial | Valerie34433 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick John Hewitt in his wedding attire. | David20949 | |
| Private Hewitt ,Post Office Cape Division. | David20949 | |
| Lance corporal Hewitt | David20949 | |
| Memorial photo of lance corporal Hewitt | David20949 | |
| S. African War Veterans | David20949 |
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