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We remember Thomas Edward Hewitt
We remember Thomas Edward Hewitt
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Jane Hewitt
Source:9639351
1876
1878
sibling
Amy Mary Hewitt
Source:5491190
1878
1887
sibling
Nora Lillian Hewitt
Source:5491190
1887
1890
sibling
William Hewitt
Source:5491190
1890
1893
1893
location
46 Holly Street, Felling
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9629706
11th May 1893
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:5491190
31st March 1901
1901
location
Holly Street, Felling, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5491190
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:5491181
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Cabinet Maker
Heworth, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:5491181
2nd April 1911
1911
location
19 Stainton Street, Heworth, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5491181
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:6646204
11th December 1915
1923
employment
Cabinet Maker
Source:9639407
11th October 1923
1923
marriage
Florence Amelia Armstrong
Source:9639407
11th October 1923
1923
location
Holly Hill, Felling
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9639407
11th October 1923
1925
children
Thomas Alan Hewitt
Source:9639483
1925
1928
children
Kenneth Hewitt
Source:9639543
1928
service
British Army
Sapper
T3259
Royal Engineers
Source:1851463
service
British Army
Sapper
461141
Royal Engineers
Source:1851463
1972
death
Not War Related
Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:5491196
1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Edward |
| Initials | TE |
| Last Name | Hewitt |
| Source | 5491181 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Stainton Street, Heworth, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 46 Holly Street, Felling | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th May 1893 | |
| Holly Hill, Felling | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th October 1923 | |
| Holly Street, Felling, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T3259 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 461141 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alan Hewitt | son | 1925 | |
| Kenneth Hewitt | son | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hewitt | father | ||
| Helen Almond | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Mary Hewitt | sister | 1878 | |
| Nora Lillian Hewitt | sister | 1887 | |
| William Hewitt | brother | 1890 | |
| Jane Hewitt | sister | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Amelia Armstrong | wife | 11th October 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'6" |
Media
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Thomas Edward Hewitt's medalsThomas Edward Hewitt's medals, identity tag and a uniform badge.Contributed by:
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Card sent by Thomas Edward HewittThis is one of many cards Thomas Edward Hewitt sent to his future wife Florence Amelia Armstrong whilst serving.Contributed by:
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Birthday card sent by Thomas Edward HewittThis is a birthday card Thomas Edward Hewitt sent to his future wife Florence whilst serving.Contributed by:
Sarah2845
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sarah2845 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sarah2845 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sarah2845 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sarah2845 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sarah2845 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sarah2845 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edward Hewitt | Sarah2845 | |
| Thomas Edward Hewitt | Sarah2845 | |
| Thomas Edward Hewitt's medals | Sarah2845 | |
| Card sent by Thomas Edward Hewitt | Sarah2845 | |
| Birthday card sent by Thomas Edward Hewitt | Sarah2845 |
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