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We remember Owen Lewis Nurton
We remember Owen Lewis Nurton
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Mary Ann Nurton
Source:9046985
1880
1882
sibling
Edwin Henry Nurton
Source:9046985
1882
1885
sibling
Herbert Nurton
Source:9046985
1885
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9046983
5th April 1891
1891
location
137 Cowbridge Road, Canton, Cardiff, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9046983
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Frances Nurton
Source:9046985
1893
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9046985
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bricklayer
a local builder
Cardiff, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:9046985
2nd April 1911
1911
location
20 Stockland Street, Grangetown, Cardiff, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9046985
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Bombardier
25534
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3293492
20th July 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:3293492
20th July 1915
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9094842
30th March 1916
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
640405
Labour Corps
Source:3293492
1917
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:9046990
June 1918
1918
marriage
Nellie G Nurton nee Pitcher
Source:9047517
1918 - 1943
1919
children
Martha J Nurton
Source:9046990
1919
1920
children
Trevor L Nurton
Source:9046990
1920
1923
children
Beryl J Nurton
Source:9046990
1923
1924
dates
Age 33
Source:9047070
1st July 1924
1924
employment
Builder
Self-employed
Ystrad Street, Cardiff, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:9047070
1st July 1924
1924
location
33 Corporation Road, Cardiff, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9047070
1st July 1924
1926
children
Raymond D Nurton
Source:9046990
1926
1939
dates
Age 49
Source:9046992
September 1939
1939
location
Cardiff County Borough, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9046992
September 1939
1943
dates
Age 52
Source:9047517
March 1943
1947
marriage
Dorothy May Nurton formerly Salter nee Johns
Source:9047029
1947
1947
dates
Age 57
Source:9047029
December 1947
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Cowbridge Road, Canton, Cardiff, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 20 Stockland Street, Grangetown, Cardiff, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 33 Corporation Road, Cardiff, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st July 1924 | |
| Cardiff County Borough, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25534 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 640405 | Labour Corps | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha J Nurton | daughter | 1919 | |
| Trevor L Nurton | son | 1920 | |
| Beryl J Nurton | daughter | 1923 | |
| Raymond D Nurton | daughter | 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Nurton nee Lewis | mother | ||
| Edwin Henry Nurton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Nurton | sister | 1880 | |
| Edwin Henry Nurton | brother | 1882 | |
| Herbert Nurton | brother | 1885 | |
| Frances Nurton | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie G Nurton nee Pitcher | wife | 1918 | |
| Dorothy May Nurton formerly Salter nee Johns | wife | 1947 |
Media
Media
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Medal Card for 25534 Lewis Nurton's D.C.M.Medal Card for Lewis Nurton's Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.) when serving as 25534 Bombadier Lewis Nurton of the Royal Field Artillery.
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Owen Lewis.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Britain, Trade Union Members, Service & Casualties 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Cardiff Registration District, Glamorgan | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Camberwell Registration District London | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Cardiff Registration District Glamorganshire | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 30 Mar 1916 Page 3440 - Confirming award of a Distinguished Conduct Medal | Keith22624 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette 1 Jul 1924 Page 891 - Confirming a Bankruptcy | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded East Glamorgan Registration District | Keith22624 | |
| Award of DCM LondonGazette | Ian152464 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Card for 25534 Lewis Nurton's D.C.M. | Keith22624 | |
| A Labour Corps Cap Badge | Keith22624 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 |
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