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We remember Oliver Howe
We remember Oliver Howe
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Mary A Howe
Source:8496933
1880
1882
sibling
George E Howe
Source:8496928
1882
1885
sibling
Evan Phillip Howe
Source:8496928
1885
1886
1889
sibling
Isabella M Howe
Source:8496928
1889
1901
employment
Stable Boy
Bridgend
United Kingdom
Source:8496932
1901
1905
employment
Signalman
Great Western Railway
Porthcawl, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:8496952
April 1905 - February 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
36
Welsh Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8496914
27th February 1908 - 14th January 1911
1908
events
Attestation of Oliver Howe
Enlistment
Bridgend, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:8511229
27th February 1908 - 26th February 1914
1911
service
British Army
Corporal
36
Welsh Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8496914
14th January 1911 - 7th July 1911
1911
employment
Carter
Source:8496928
1911
1911
location
Virginia Cottage, New Road, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
Source:8496928
1911
1911
service
British Army
Sergeant
36
Welsh Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8496914
7th July 1911 - 26th February 1914
1912
marriage
May Lewis
Source:8511249
14th September 1912
1912
marriage
May Lewis
Source:8496914
14th September 1912
1914
location
Central Pharmacy, Porthcawl, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:8496914
26th February 1914
1915
service
British Army
Acting Sergeant
M2/032407
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:8496945
5th January 1915 - 4th April 1919
1915
enlistment
Bridgend
United Kingdom
Source:8496945
5th January 1915
1919
discharge
Source:8496945
4th April 1919
1960
death
Bridgend
United Kingdom
Source:8496956
1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oliver |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Howe |
| Source | 1986565 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Pharmacy, Porthcawl, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | known 26th February 1914 | ||
| Virginia Cottage, New Road, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 36 | Welsh Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 36 | Welsh Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 36 | Welsh Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | M2/032407 | Royal Army Service Corps | Acting Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Howe | father | ||
| Margaret | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George E Howe | brother | 1882 | |
| Evan Phillip Howe | brother | 1885 | |
| Isabella M Howe | sister | 1889 | |
| Mary A Howe | sister | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Lewis | wife | 14th September 1912 | |
| May Lewis | wife | 14th September 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-02 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Parish of Rumney, Monmouthshire Marriage RecordMarriage of Oliver Howe to May LewisContributed by:
Wayne35727
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver's medals | Selena49658 | |
| GWR record | Selena49658 | |
| Attestation of Oliver Howe | Wayne35727 | |
| Parish of Newton Nottage Baptism Record | Wayne35727 | |
| Parish of Rumney, Monmouthshire Marriage Record | Wayne35727 |
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