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We remember Ernest William Bearton
We remember Ernest William Bearton
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Annie Matilda Bearton
Source:9093278
1886
1887
sibling
Priscilla Bearton
Source:9093280
1887
1893
1899
sibling
Edwin David Bierton Or Bearton
Source:9093365
15th September 1899
1900
education
From Standard 1 aged 7 to age 14.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9359032
21st October 1900
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9093223
31st March 1901
1901
location
9 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9093223
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Edith May Bearton
Source:9093307
10th July 1903
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9093222
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Domestic Gardener
Ringshall
United Kingdom
Source:9093222
2nd April 1911
1911
location
9 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9093222
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
14557
Bedfordshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9094638
27th April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9094638
27th April 1915
1919
service
British Army
Private
J/30365
Royal Sussex Regiment
17th Battalion
Source:9094638
26th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9094638
27th March 1919
1919
marriage
Hilda Evalyne Boast
Source:9094632
1919 - 1959
1939
employment
Cemetery Foreman
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:9093232
29th September 1939
1939
location
48 Wellington Road, Norwich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9578817
29th September 1939
1964
dates
Age 71
Source:9093231
1964
1964
marriage
Hilda May Carter
Source:9578839
1964 - 3rd August 1964
service
British Army
Private
25581
Suffolk Regiment
1st Garrison Battalion
Source:9094639
1964
death
Not War Related
48 Wellington Road, Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:9578817
Source:9093231
3rd August 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest William |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Bearton |
| Source | 9093226 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Wellington Road, Norwich | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 9 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 9 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25581 | Suffolk Regiment | 1st Garrison Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14557 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | J/30365 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 17th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra Bearton | father | ||
| Ellen Matilda Bearton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Matilda Bearton | sister | 1886 | |
| Priscilla Bearton | sister | 1887 | |
| Edwin David Bierton or Bearton | brother | 15th September 1899 | |
| Edith May Bearton | sister | 10th July 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Evalyne Boast | wife | 1919 | |
| Hilda May Carter | wife | 1964 |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”.
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5 - 14 RingshallA C20 photo of the row of cottages which, from right to left, are numbered 5 - 13 Ringshall. In the distance the sheets hanging out at No 14, the Laundry, can be seen.Contributed by:
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Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeBedfordshire Regiment First World War Cap Badge, included here as this was the first regiment in which Ernest Bearton served.Contributed by:
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1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory MedalThe 1914 15 Star (left) awarded to those who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915, except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).
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Royal Sussex Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Royal Sussex Regiment in which Ernest Bearton served.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register entry | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar Father Ezra naming Brother Edwin David | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Edith | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Sister Annie | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Sister Priscilla | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Edith | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Edwin David | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card Image | Jane31029 | |
| Medal & Award Roll image | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1906 – 1934 | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Second Wife Hilda M Carter | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| 5 - 14 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 15 Star, Br War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| Royal Sussex Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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