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We remember Ernest Vincent Lawes
We remember Ernest Vincent Lawes
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Winifred Lucy Lawes
Source:9256055
1896
1897
1898
sibling
Walter Robert Lawes
Source:9256055
1898
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9256049
31st March 1901
1901
location
21 Princess Road, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256049
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Cecil Frederick Lawes
Source:9256055
1902
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9256055
2nd April 1911
1911
location
100 King Henry's Road, London N W
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256055
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 18
Source:9256021
13th July 1915
1915
education
William Ellis Endowed School
Gospel Oak, London N W
United Kingdom
Source:9256021
13th July 1915
1915
employment
Student
Source:9256021
13th July 1915
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9256021
13th July 1915
1915
events
Training in wireless telegraphy
Training
United Kingdom
Source:9256021
13th July 1915 - 19th September 1916
1915
service
British Army
Pioneer
108336
Royal Engineers
Source:9256021
13th July 1915 - 18th September 1916
1915
location
100 King Henry's Road, South Hampstead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256021
13th July 1915
1916
appointments
Telegraphist (Wireless Operator)
Source:9256021
19th September 1916 - 5th August 1917
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
108336
Royal Engineers
Various Wireless Companies
Source:9256021
19th September 1916 - 5th August 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9256021
24th October 1916 - 10th July 1917
1917
events
Air Cadet Training
Training
Farnborough
United Kingdom
He was transferred in early September from 1 OCW to an RE training establishment, and later went on to another Cadet training programme within Royal Engineers
Source:9256030
6th August 1917 - 21st September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Cadet
Royal Flying Corps
1 Officer Cadet Wing - Farnborough
Source:9256030
6th August 1917 - 21st September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Officer Cadet
Royal Engineers
Source:9256033
22nd September 1917 - 1st March 1918
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:9256033
2nd March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
50th Divisional Signal Company (later 12th Eastern Division)
Source:9256033
2nd March 1918 - 22nd October 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9256033
June 1918 - 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9256033
22nd October 1919
1924
marriage
Catherine Maud Mary Church
Source:9256072
1924
1930
location
22B Aristotle Road, London SW4
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9256072
1930
1939
dates
Age 42
Source:9256062
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Publicist, editor and journalist
Source:9256062
29th September 1939
1939
location
Woodside Tutts Clump, Bradfield, Berkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9256062
29th September 1939
1967
dates
Age 70
Source:9256067
1967
1967
death
Source:9256067
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Vincent |
| Initials | EV |
| Last Name | Lawes |
| Source | 9256021 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 King Henry's Road, London N W | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 100 King Henry's Road, South Hampstead, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 13th July 1915 | |
| 21 Princess Road, Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 22B Aristotle Road, London SW4 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1930 | |
| Woodside Tutts Clump, Bradfield, Berkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 108336 | Royal Engineers | Various Wireless Companies | Sapper | |
| British Army | 108336 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | 1 Officer Cadet Wing - Farnborough | Cadet | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 50th Divisional Signal Company (later 12th Eastern Division) | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Officer Cadet |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Seagrave Lawes | mother | ||
| Ernest Frederick Robert Lawes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Frederick Lawes | brother | 1902 | |
| Winifred Lucy Lawes | sister | 1896 | |
| Walter Robert Lawes | brother | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Maud Mary Church | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-10 | 5'11" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 | |
| London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 | Barry1338 |
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