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We remember Philip H Kesterton
We remember Philip H Kesterton
Timeline
Timeline
1866
sibling
Emily M Kesterton
Source:8525197
1866
1875
sibling
Nelly Kesterton
Source:8525197
1875
1881
sibling
William J Kesterton
Source:8525197
1881
1884
1889
sibling
Charles J Kesterton
Source:8525197
1889
1891
location
Newtown Row, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8525197
5th April 1891
1908
marriage
Nellie Edith Tongue
Source:8525199
1st August 1908
1909
children
Matthew William Hinks Kesterton
Source:8525199
6th June 1909
1911
employment
Jeweller
Source:8525196
2nd April 1911
1911
location
15 Wroxton Road Yardley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8525196
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Lily May Kesterton
Source:8525199
16th May 1913
1915
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8525199
10th December 1915
1915
location
15 Wroxton Road Yardley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8525199
10th December 1915
service
British Army
Gunner
120873
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8525497
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:8525198
Source:8525200
11th June 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Philip H |
| Initials | PH |
| Last Name | Kesterton |
| Source | 2242215 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Wroxton Road Yardley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 15 Wroxton Road Yardley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th December 1915 | |
| Newtown Row, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 120873 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew William Hinks Kesterton | son | 6th June 1909 | |
| Lily May Kesterton | daughter | 16th May 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance A. Kesterton | mother | ||
| William Kesterton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily M Kesterton | sister | 1866 | |
| Nelly Kesterton | sister | 1875 | |
| William J Kesterton | brother | 1881 | |
| Charles J Kesterton | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Edith Tongue | wife | 1st August 1908 |
Media
Media
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Medal index cardBritish Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 forPhilip H Kesterton showing regiment number as 120873
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WW1 memorialWW1 memorial in St Edburgha’s Church Yardley Birmingham This soldier’s name is on the memorial. Photograph taken in 2014 © Sharon Stokes
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Sharon36563
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St Edburgha's Church Yardley MemorialMore about St Edburgha's Church Yardley Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal index card | Sharon36563 | |
| WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 |
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