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We remember Ernest Harry Littlewood
We remember Ernest Harry Littlewood
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:7615962
5th April 1891
1891
location
Gutton Cottages, Shobrooke, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7615962
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:7615963
31st March 1901
1901
service
British Army
Private
Devonshire Regiment
Source:7615963
31st March 1901
1901
location
Town Barracks (Depot Devonshire Regiment), Howell Road, Exeter, Devon
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7615963
31st March 1901
1908
marriage
Emma HARVEY
Source:7615960
1908
1911
service
British Army
Sergeant
Devonshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7615964
2nd April 1911
1911
location
St George's Barracks
Malta
military residence address
Source:7615964
2nd April 1911
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7616479
22nd September 1916
1916
service
British Army
CSM
6588
Devonshire Regiment
Source:7616479
22nd September 1916
1917
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Devonshire Regiment
Source:7730792
20th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Captain
Devonshire Regiment
Source:7730812
17th April 1917 - 6th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
Devonshire Regiment
Source:7730834
19th May 1917
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Devonshire Regiment
Source:7730840
20th July 1918
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
6588
Devonshire Regiment
Source:2679061
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Devonshire Regiment
Source:2679061
service
British Army
Captain
Devonshire Regiment
Source:2679061
1963
death
Source:7615961
1963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Harry |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Littlewood |
| Source | 7615959 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gutton Cottages, Shobrooke, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| St George's Barracks | Malta | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Town Barracks (Depot Devonshire Regiment), Howell Road, Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6588 | Devonshire Regiment | Company Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | Private | |||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 6588 | Devonshire Regiment | CSM | ||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | Acting Captain | |||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | Temporary Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Devonshire Regiment | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma HARVEY | wife | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Julie44246 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Julie44246 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 22 Sep 1916 - DCM citation | Julie44246 | |
| London Gazette 16 Feb 1917 | Julie44246 | |
| London Gazette 26 Jun 1917 | Julie44246 | |
| London Gazette 14 Sep 1917 | Julie44246 | |
| London Gazette 13 Sep 1918 | Julie44246 |
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