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We remember Gilbert Lewis Otton
We remember Gilbert Lewis Otton
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1911
employment
Butcher's Shop Assistant
Source:9416780
1911
1911
location
2 Beavis Row, Newtown, Sidmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9416780
1911
service
British Army
Private
23924
Welsh Regiment
Source:3347428
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:9416728
Source:9416745
7th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
France
Pier and Face 7 A and 10 A.
Source:9416807
Source:9416780
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gilbert Lewis |
| Initials | GL |
| Last Name | Otton |
| Source | 9416745 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beavis Row, Newtown, Sidmouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23924 | Welsh Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Otton | father | ||
| Edith Jane Hunt formerly Otton nee Selley | mother |
Media
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Medal EntitlementShows that Pte G L Otton, 23924, Welsh Regiment, died from wounds 7-7-16
Contributed by:
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Soldiers' EffectsGives his full name, Pte Gilbert Lewis Otton, 23924,16th Bn Welsh Regiment, and confirms he was killed in action in France on 7-7-16. Also shows money paid to his sole legatee - his mother Mrs Edith Jane Hunt.Contributed by:
Mike132291
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Mike132291 | |
| WW1 Medal Card | Mike132291 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Entitlement | Mike132291 | |
| Soldiers' Effects | Mike132291 |
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