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We remember Hugh Gregory Fitton
We remember Hugh Gregory Fitton
Timeline
Timeline
1863
1884
commission
Regular
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1884
1884
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Berkshire Regiment
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1884 - 1893
1893
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Berkshire Regiment
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1893 - 1898
1896
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
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1896
1898
service
British Army
Brevet Major
Royal Berkshire Regiment
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November 1898 - 1902
1902
service
British Army
Brevet Major
Royal Warwicks
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1902 - February 1904
1904
service
British Army
Brevet Major
Royal West Kents
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February 1904 - 1905
1905
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal West Kents
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1905 - 1909
1909
service
British Army
Colonel
Royal West Kents
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1909 - 1913
1910
marriage
May Hickman
Source:8452020
1910
1911
location
42 Albert Court Prince Consort Road London Sw
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8452020
1911
1913
appointments
Director General of Recruiting
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1913 - 1914
1913
service
British Army
Temporary Brigadier General
Royal West Kents
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1913 - November 1914
1914
appointments
Commander at Tynemouth
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1914 - November 1914
1914
appointments
Commander of 101 Infantry Brigade
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November 1914 - January 1916
1914
service
British Army
Brigadier General
101 Infantry Brigade
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November 1914
service
British Army
Brigadier General
Brigade
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1916
death
Died of wounds
On a visit to 16th Infantry Brigade to learn about trench warfare. Crossing open ground on a clear night, he was shot through both thighs by a sniper and died the next day.
Ypres
France
Source:6974025
19th January 1916
burial
Lijssenthoeck Military Cemetery, Belgium
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh Gregory |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Fitton, |
| Source | 6974006 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Albert Court Prince Consort Road London Sw | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Brigade | Brigadier General | |||
| British Army | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Brevet Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Warwicks | Brevet Major | |||
| British Army | Royal West Kents | Brevet Major | |||
| British Army | Royal West Kents | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | Royal West Kents | Colonel | |||
| British Army | Royal West Kents | Temporary Brigadier General | |||
| British Army | 101 Infantry Brigade | Brigadier General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CB DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Hickman | wife | 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-26 | 6'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Steep Village War Memorial NamesMore about Steep Village War Memorial Names
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Royal United Services Institute Roll of HonourMore about Royal United Services Institute Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Fran6080 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Folder of Research into Steep's Roll of Honour | Fran6080 | |
| Obituary | Joanna19174 | |
| Account of W J Senescall | Joanna19174 | |
| The Project Gutenberg EBook of Letters from France, by Isaac Alexander Mack | Joanna19174 | |
| Wills & Probate 1916 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brigadier General Hugh Gregory Fitton C.B., D.S.O. | Fran6080 | |
| Brig. Gen. Hugh Gregory Fitton | Fran6080 |
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