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We remember Fred Kettlewell
We remember Fred Kettlewell
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8624364
31st March 1901
1901
location
Thornborough, West Tanfield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8624364
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:8624366
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Servant/Farm Labourer (Farmer working on own acct)
John Robert Wood
Nosterfield, West Tanfield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8624366
2nd April 1911
1917
enlistment
Richmond, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8624372
11th February 1917
1917
events
Training
Training
Source:8624372
13th February 1917 - 8th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
63080
Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:8624372
13th February 1917
1917
dates
Age 20
Source:8624372
15th February 1917
1917
employment
Farm Servant
Snape Park, Snape, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8624372
15th February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8624372
9th August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Trench Feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:8624370
5th November 1917 - 31st December 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Trench Feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:8624370
19th March 1918 - 30th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded, Gas (Poisoned Gas)
Hospital/Institution
Source:8624372
23rd August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound, Chest Right Side
Hospital/Institution
Source:8624372
18th October 1918
1918
events
Military Discipline
Military Discipline
Source:8624372
29th December 1918 - 30th December 1918
1919
events
Discharge to Class B Reserves
Discharge to Class B Reserves
Source:8624372
19th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8624372
19th March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
22668
Class B Reserves
Source:8624372
19th March 1919
1919
events
Pension Award
Pensions and Gratuities
Source:8624372
20th March 1919
1919
dates
Age 23
Source:8624374
1919
1922
events
Receipt for Medals
Receipt for Medals
Source:8624374
17th January 1922 - 21st January 1922
1926
marriage
Violet Rudd
Source:8624367
1926
service
British Army
Private
22668
Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
Source:2243323
sibling
Tom Kettlewell
Source:8624364
sibling
Emily Kettlewell
Source:8624364
1972
death
Unknown
Wensleydale RD, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8624368
1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Kettlewell |
| Source | 2243323 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornborough, West Tanfield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22668 | Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | 22668 | Class B Reserves | Private | ||
| British Army | 63080 | Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Kettlewell | mother | ||
| William Kettlewell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Kettlewell | brother | ||
| Emily Kettlewell | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Rudd | wife | 1926 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-15 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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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 | Joanne85318 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanne85318 |
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