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We remember Ernest Edward Fitchett
We remember Ernest Edward Fitchett
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
Hyde Road, Garden Terrace, Stratton St Margaret, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9060241
1901
1911
location
Brick Kiln Cottages, Coleshill
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9060245
1911
1914
enlistment
Brecon
United Kingdom
Source:2472498
4th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
3/11626
South Wales Borderers (Special Reserve)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:2472498
4th August 1914 - 25th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
11626
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:2472498
26th January 1915 - 1st December 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8607756
26th January 1915 - 1st December 1915
1915
dates
Age 17
Source:6973941
1st December 1915
1915
death
Died of wounds
Abbeville, Somme
France
Source:7003091
Source:6973935
1st December 1915
burial
Somme
Abbeyville Cemetery, France
France
III. D. 8.
Source:7003091
Source:6973935
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Edward |
| Initials | EE |
| Last Name | Fitchett |
| Source | 6973941 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Kiln Cottages, Coleshill | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Hyde Road, Garden Terrace, Stratton St Margaret, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/11626 | South Wales Borderers (Special Reserve) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 11626 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Fitchett | father | ||
| Mary Ann Hacker | mother |
Media
Media
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11626, Pte Ernest Edward FitchettPosed photograph in uniform prior to overseas posting
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Hospital Admittance CardCard sent to his sister advising of Ernie's hospitalisationContributed by:
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Current Headstone at AbbeyvillePhoto of present CWGC headstone at Abbeyville CemeteryContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Special Reservists of the South Wales BorderersMore about Special Reservists of the South Wales Borderers
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IWM Collection items pertaining to South Wales BorderersMore about IWM Collection items pertaining to South Wales Borderers
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 11626, Private Ernest Edward Fitchett | Alex411 | |
| IWM Collection - Books & Publications | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 11626, Pte Ernest Edward Fitchett | Alex411 | |
| Original Grave and Wooden Cross | Alex411 | |
| Hospital Admittance Card | Alex411 | |
| Current Headstone at Abbeyville | Alex411 | |
| Memorial Card | Alex411 | |
| Memorial Card - page 2 | Alex411 | |
| Memorial Card - page 3 | Alex411 | |
| Ernie Fitchett - WWI display | Alex411 | |
| Ernest Edward Fitchett - birth certificate | Alex411 |
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