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We remember Philip John Mckevitt
We remember Philip John Mckevitt
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
James Mckevitt
Source:8814500
1890
1893
sibling
Edith Mckevitt
Source:8814500
1893
1895
1901
location
Clarence Street, Swansea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8814500
1901
1908
sibling
George Mckevitt
Source:8814501
1908
1911
location
Old Hall, Green Ware, Standon, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8814501
1911
1915
commission
Temporary
Source:8814469
13th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Lancashire Fusiliers
17th (Service) Battalion (1st South East Lancashire)
Source:2828445
13th August 1915 - 1st July 1917
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Lancashire Fusiliers
20th (Service) Battalion (4th Salford Pals)
Source:8814488
1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2828445
23rd February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
Lancashire Fusiliers
17th (Service) Battalion (1st South East Lancashire)
Source:2828445
1st July 1917 - 28th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
Lancashire Fusiliers
17th (Service) Battalion (1st South East Lancashire)
Source:2828445
28th September 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8814469
14th October 1918
1920
service
British Army
Captain
King's Liverpool Regiment
29th (Service) Battalion
Source:2828445
11th February 1920
1920
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant
Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster General Staff
Seconded from Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:8814469
12th June 1920
1922
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:2828445
28th June 1922
1926
service
British Army
Captain
Manchester Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8814469
21st January 1926 - 31st January 1932
1927
appointments
Adjutant, 8th Bn Manchester Regiment
Source:8814469
1st August 1927 - 15th December 1931
1932
service
British Army
Captain
Manchester Regiment
Source:8814469
1st February 1932
1941
appointments
Officer Commanding, 24 Machine Gun Training Centre
Source:8814469
December 1941 - 1945
1947
discharge
Source:8814469
4th October 1947
1947
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Manchester Regiment
Source:8814469
5th October 1947
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:2828445
service
British Army
Major
11326
Manchester Regiment
Source:8814469
1970
death
Unknown
Redbridge, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8814513
1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Philip John |
| Initials | PJ |
| Last Name | Mckevitt |
| Source | 8814469 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Street, Swansea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Old Hall, Green Ware, Standon, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster General Staff | Seconded from Lancashire Fusiliers | Temporary Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 8th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | 11326 | Manchester Regiment | Major | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | King's Liverpool Regiment | 29th (Service) Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | 17th (Service) Battalion (1st South East Lancashire) | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | 17th (Service) Battalion (1st South East Lancashire) | Temporary Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | 20th (Service) Battalion (4th Salford Pals) | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | 17th (Service) Battalion (1st South East Lancashire) | Temporary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne McKevitt | mother | ||
| Laurance McKevitt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James McKevitt | brother | 1890 | |
| Edith McKevitt | sister | 1893 | |
| George McKevitt | brother | 1908 |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Salford Pals 1914-1918 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | M2740 |
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