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We remember Walter Scott Mertz
We remember Walter Scott Mertz
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Ferdinand D
Source:7617234
1874
1876
sibling
Archibald
Source:7617234
1876
1877
sibling
Katie Ann
Source:7617234
1877
1882
1882
sibling
Henry H
Source:7617234
1882
1891
location
5 Cardiff Street, Fforchaman, Aberdare
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7617234
1891
1901
employment
Drapers Assistant
Source:7617239
1901
1901
location
1 Cardiff Street, Aberdare
United Kingdom
Source:7617239
1901
1911
employment
Fancy draper
Source:7617230
1911
1911
location
157 Mowbray Road, Durham, South Shields
United Kingdom
Source:7617230
1911
1914
location
13 High Street, Windsor
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8572847
12th May 1914
1916
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:7617219
1916
1916
location
Hannaston, 36, Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7617219
1916
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:8577808
15th June 1916
service
British Army
Corporal
931
Berkshire Yeomanry
Source:3016047
1916
death
Not War Related
his motorbike collided with a police car
Wallingford, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7617219
Source:7617242
Source:7617194
28th July 1916
burial
St John's Church, Newton, Porthcawl
Source:7617219
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Scott |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Mertz |
| Source | 7617219 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cardiff Street, Aberdare | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| 13 High Street, Windsor | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 12th May 1914 | |
| 157 Mowbray Road, Durham, South Shields | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| 5 Cardiff Street, Fforchaman, Aberdare | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Hannaston, 36, Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 931 | Berkshire Yeomanry | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 2nd Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mertz | mother | ||
| Franz Xavier Mertz | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferdinand D | brother | 1874 | |
| Archibald | brother | 1876 | |
| Katie Ann | sister | 1877 | |
| Henry H | brother | 1882 |
Media
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Walter's graveGrave in St John's Church, Newton, taken by Clive HaywardContributed by:
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Eton Excelsior Rowing Club Committee MeetingW S Mertz is recorded as being accepted as a member of the club. His address is given as 13 High Street, Windsor. He is proposed by "W Le Grove" who was killed in the Great War.Contributed by:
Tom1717 -
Newton Nottage War MemorialW S Mertz name on the Newton Nottage War Memorial at Newton Church .Porthcawl , Wales.Contributed by:
Clive18814 -
Porthcawl War MemorialPorthcawl War Memorial at Al lSaints Church Porthcawl , Wales W S Merts name is on the Memorial.Contributed by:
Clive18814 -
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Walter Scott MertzExtract from a group photograph of the Berkshire Yeomanry, Windsor Troop, 'A' Squadron. Courtesy of Andrew French.Contributed by:
Tom1717 -
Walter Scott Merts, London Gazette ExtractExtract shows temporary appointment as Second Lieutenant (temporary).Contributed by:
Tom1717 -
Walter Merts Masonic RecordTranscription which records Walter's entry into the (defunct 2006) 2039 Lononderry Lodge.Contributed by:
Tom1717 -
Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl, GlamorganHannaston, 36, Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl, GlamorganContributed by:
Clive18814
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl museum website | Selena49658 | |
| War graves photographic project website | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Walter | Selena49658 | |
| Walter's grave | Selena49658 | |
| Eton Excelsior Rowing Club Committee Meeting | Tom1717 | |
| Newton Nottage War Memorial | Clive18814 | |
| Porthcawl War Memorial | Clive18814 | |
| Porthcawl War Memorial | Clive18814 | |
| Walter Scott Mertz | Tom1717 | |
| Walter Scott Merts, London Gazette Extract | Tom1717 | |
| Walter Merts Masonic Record | Tom1717 | |
| Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl, Glamorgan | Clive18814 |
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