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We remember Bertie Histed
We remember Bertie Histed
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
12 Church Path, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6630007
1891
1908
marriage
Emily Elizabeth WOOTTON
Source:6647320
1st September 1908
1911
employment
Brewery Labourer
Brewery
Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6630060
1911
1911
location
41 West Street, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6630060
1911
1915
employment
Labourer
Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6630078
27th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6630078
27th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
12816
Royal Fusiliers
35th Battalion
Source:6630078
27th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Middlesex Regiment
29th Battalion
Source:6647320
3rd June 1916
1916
events
Unshaven on Parade
Military Discipline
Regents Park Barracks, London NW
United Kingdom
Source:6647320
5th October 1916
1917
service
British Army
Middlesex Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:6647320
10th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Middlesex Regiment
2/10 Battalion
Source:6647320
1st July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Royal Engineers
ROD
Source:6647320
1st October 1917
1917
events
Railways Platelayer Test
Military Testing
Kantara
Egypt
Source:6647320
28th October 1917
1917
appointments
Sapper Platelayer
Source:6647320
9th December 1917
1919
dates
Age 29
Source:6647320
11th October 1919
1941
marriage
Miriam R FOSTER
Source:6630039
1941
events
Military Discipline
Source:6647320
service
British Army
Private
30407
Middlesex Regiment
Source:1897860
service
British Army
Private
WR/288439
Royal Engineers
Source:1897860
service
British Army
Sapper Platelayer
325238
Royal Engineers
Source:6647320
1958
death
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6630046
1958
sibling
Charles Histed
Source:6630007
sibling
Mary Jane Histed
Source:6630007
sibling
Minnie Histed
Source:6630007
sibling
Alfred Histed
Source:6630007
sibling
Florence Histed
Source:6630007
sibling
Maud Histed
Source:6630007
sibling
Joseph Histed
Source:6630015
sibling
Lily Histed
Source:6630015
sibling
Ernest Histed
Source:6630015
sibling
Frank Histed
Source:6630015
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bertie |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Histed |
| Source | 1897860 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Church Path, Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| 41 West Street, Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30407 | Middlesex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | WR/288439 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | 29th Battalion | |||
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | 5th Battalion | |||
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | 2/10 Battalion | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | ROD | |||
| British Army | 325238 | Royal Engineers | Sapper Platelayer | ||
| British Army | 12816 | Royal Fusiliers | 35th Battalion |
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 Ann | mother | ||
| Henry HISTED | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles HISTED | brother | ||
| Mary Jane HISTED | sister | ||
| Minnie HISTED | sister | ||
| Alfred HISTED | brother | ||
| Florence HISTED | sister | ||
| Maud HISTED | sister | ||
| Joseph HISTED | brother | ||
| Lily HISTED | sister | ||
| Ernest HISTED | brother | ||
| Frank HISTED | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Elizabeth WOOTTON | wife | 1st September 1908 | |
| Miriam R FOSTER | wife | 1941 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 | karen13723 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | karen13723 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | karen13723 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | karen13723 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | karen13723 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | karen13723 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bertie HISTED | karen13723 |
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