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We remember Walter Ernest Bath
We remember Walter Ernest Bath
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Beatrice G Bath
Source:6991151
1887
1889
sibling
Mabel Eva Bath
Source:6994327
1889
1894
sibling
Carrie Rosina Bath
Source:6994327
1894
1896
sibling
William E Bath
Source:6991151
1896
1897
1897
location
46 Mainstone Avenue, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6976580
18th December 1897
1901
sibling
Nellie Earnestine Bath
Source:6994327
1901
1901
location
Mainstone Avenue, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6991151
1901
1904
sibling
Lilly Elizabeth Bath
Source:6994327
1904
1911
location
10 Old Road, Laira
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6994327
1911
service
British Army
Private
123718
Machine Gun Corps
Source:241492
service
British Army
Private
123718
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:7395727
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7395727
Source:6165084
Source:6977262
21st March 1918
burial
Plymouth
Somme
United Kingdom
France
Source:8528982
Source:7395727
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Bath |
| Source | 6165083 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Old Road, Laira | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 46 Mainstone Avenue, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th December 1897 | |
| Mainstone Avenue, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 123718 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 123718 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Gertrude Bath | mother | ||
| William Ernest Bath | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice G Bath | sister | 1887 | |
| William E Bath | brother | 1896 | |
| Lilly Elizabeth Bath | sister | 1904 | |
| Mabel Eva Bath | sister | 1889 | |
| Carrie Rosina Bath | sister | 1894 | |
| Nellie Earnestine Bath | sister | 1901 |
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Walter Bath's own childs violin circa 1909Walter Bath was about 12 years of age when he owned this violin. His family were all very musical and played various instruments.
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The Birth certificate of Walter Ernest BathWalter Bath Born 18th December 1897 at 46, Mainistone Avenue PlymouthContributed by:
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This is the 1901 census for the Bath familyIn 1901 the Bath family were living in Mainstone Avenue, Plymouth and Walter Bath was 3 years of age.Contributed by:
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Family home 10, Old Laira Road, Laira, PlymouthThis was the family home, 10 Old Laira Road, Laira, Plymouth where he went to Laira Green School with his sisters. His mother died on 3rd June 1944Contributed by:
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The war memorial near Laira churchWalter Ernest Bath's name is second from top. This memorial is along Old Laira Road, Laira.Contributed by:
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Names on the Laira War MemorialThe previous image of the Laira War Memorial is not very clear. These are the names on that memorialContributed by:
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Laira church 100th anniversary display100th Anniversary of those men from Laira who made the ultimate sacrifice.Contributed by:
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100th Anniversary Laira church memorial.This is a close up of the memorial made for the 100th AnniversaryContributed by:
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The CWGC list of the cemetry where his name is.This is the listing from the CWGC as to the cemetery where his name is on panel No 91 to 93Contributed by:
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Plan of Pozieres CemeteryThis is the plan of Pozieres Cemetery and Walter Ernest Bath is on Panel 91 which is ringed on the right hand sideContributed by:
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Walter Ernest Bath remembered Panel No 91This is the No 91 panel at Pozieres Cemetery showing the position of Walter's name on the panel.Contributed by:
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Walter Ernest Bath Panel 91 Pozieres CemeteryThis is a close up photo of the panel taken in 2013 on a visit to the Cemetery.Contributed by:
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What happened on that fateful day 21st March 1918My thanks go to Graham Sacker who supplied this information giving a good in sight of what happened to Walter Ernest Bath and his comrades.Contributed by:
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THE BIG GERMAN PUSHMy grateful thanks again to Graham Sacker who supplied all of this important information.Contributed by:
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THE FRONT LINE 21st MARCH 1918Thanks again to Graham Sacker for the results of the fighting on that day Walter Bath lost his life.Contributed by:
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WAR DIARIESThis is one of two war diaries which cover the period of when Walter Bath was killedContributed by:
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WAR DIARIES 2this is the other war diary that covers the 21st March 1918. Walter Bath had probably only been in France for about a month.Contributed by:
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WALTER ERNEST BATH'S MEDALSThese are the medals that Walter was awarded for his services. The British War Medal and the Victory MedalContributed by:
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WALTER ERNEST BATH'S DEATH CERTIFICATEThe Loss of a 20 year old man from Plymouth Devon who served King and country and made the ultimate sacrifice !!Contributed by:
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This is St Wulfram's church GranthamSt Wulfram's Church has had a very close relationship with the Machine Gun Corps. Walter could have attended this church whilst doing his 6 weeks training at Belton Park.Contributed by:
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This is the remebrance book at St Wulfram's churchThis book of remembrance was completed and presented to the Church on 14th September 1969 and records the deaths of nearly 14,000 soldiers of the Machine Gun CorpsContributed by:
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The Machine Gun Corps bannerThis is the Machine Gun Corps banner which is on show in St Wulfram's church. A Corps could not have a "colour " with battle honours but it was approved that a Banner could be laid up as a permanent memorial to the Corps.Contributed by:
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Pozieres cemeteryThis is the final resting place of Walter Ernest Bath. The peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that surrounds this wonderful cemetery makes one feel very humbleContributed by:
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This is at the crossroads where the 61st DivisionThe signpost at the crossroads mentioned in the book the Kaisers last BattleContributed by:
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At the crossroads of life and deathThis sign is at the crossroads where the 61st Division were stationed.Contributed by:
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Looking westfrom the crossroads.This is the area where the 61st Division were campedContributed by:
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Looking uphill towards the enemyThis is believed to be the area where the 61st Division was stationed and the enemy were just over the ridge, with St Quentin in the distance.Contributed by:
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An uphill struggle.This is believed to be the hill, the area where the men of the 61st were defending prior to the 21st March where Walter Bath was killed. This was when the Germans made a final push with a million men !!Contributed by:
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The handle found here.This is in the same area where the 61st Division were believed to be stationed.Contributed by:
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Believed to be a handle off an amunition boxThis was found by my very best friend Cheryl Pugh in the same area where we believe the 61st Division were stationed.Contributed by:
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The family grave.Walter Ernest Bath's name is recorded on this gravestone in memory of him only
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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 | Pippa26713 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty Details for Walter Ernest Bath | Pippa26713 | |
| Baptism of Walter Ernest Bath | Pippa26713 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Bath's own childs violin circa 1909 | Michael40622 | |
| The Birth certificate of Walter Ernest Bath | Michael40622 | |
| This is the 1901 census for the Bath family | Michael40622 | |
| Family home 10, Old Laira Road, Laira, Plymouth | Michael40622 | |
| The war memorial near Laira church | Michael40622 | |
| Names on the Laira War Memorial | Michael40622 | |
| Laira church 100th anniversary display | Michael40622 | |
| 100th Anniversary Laira church memorial. | Michael40622 | |
| The CWGC list of the cemetry where his name is. | Michael40622 | |
| Plan of Pozieres Cemetery | Michael40622 | |
| Walter Ernest Bath remembered Panel No 91 | Michael40622 | |
| Walter Ernest Bath Panel 91 Pozieres Cemetery | Michael40622 | |
| What happened on that fateful day 21st March 1918 | Michael40622 | |
| THE BIG GERMAN PUSH | Michael40622 | |
| THE FRONT LINE 21st MARCH 1918 | Michael40622 | |
| WAR DIARIES | Michael40622 | |
| WAR DIARIES 2 | Michael40622 | |
| WALTER ERNEST BATH'S MEDALS | Michael40622 | |
| WALTER ERNEST BATH'S DEATH CERTIFICATE | Michael40622 | |
| This is St Wulfram's church Grantham | Michael40622 | |
| This is the remebrance book at St Wulfram's church | Michael40622 | |
| The Machine Gun Corps banner | Michael40622 | |
| Pozieres cemetery | Michael40622 | |
| This is at the crossroads where the 61st Division | Michael40622 | |
| At the crossroads of life and death | Michael40622 | |
| Looking westfrom the crossroads. | Michael40622 | |
| Looking uphill towards the enemy | Michael40622 | |
| An uphill struggle. | Michael40622 | |
| The handle found here. | Michael40622 | |
| Believed to be a handle off an amunition box | Michael40622 | |
| The family grave. | Michael40622 |
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