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We remember Ernest James Palmer
We remember Ernest James Palmer
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
Ferry Lane, Stokesby with Herringby, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9358296
1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9238184
1911
1911
employment
Farm labourer
Father
Foxhole, Saxlingham Thorpe
United Kingdom
Source:9238184
1911
1911
location
Foxhole, Saxlingham Thorpe, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9238184
1911
1918
location
Foxhole, Saxlingham Thorpe, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9358323
1918
1922
children
Thelma H Symonds
Source:9358297
31st December 1922
1930
children
Cherry A Palmer
Source:9358297
18th March 1930
1930
marriage
Kathleen Symonds
Source:9238277
1930
1939
employment
Farmer
Lower Tharston, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9238282
1939
1939
employment
Farmer
Lower Tharston
United Kingdom
Source:9238282
1939
1939
location
Lower Tharston, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9238282
1939
marriage
Kathleen Symonds
Source:9238282
service
British Army
Private
48417
East Surrey Regiment
Source:3373555
1972
death
Unknown
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9238276
1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest James |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Palmer |
| Source | 3373555 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Lane, Stokesby with Herringby, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Foxhole, Saxlingham Thorpe, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Foxhole, Saxlingham Thorpe, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 | |
| Lower Tharston, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 48417 | East Surrey Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thelma H Symonds | stepdaughter | 31st December 1922 | |
| Cherry A Palmer | daughter | 18th March 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Palmer | mother | ||
| James Palmer | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Symonds | wife | ||
| Kathleen Symonds | wife | 1930 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 register | Janice131533 | |
| Step daughter birth | Janice131533 | |
| 1918 Absent Voters Register, Saxlingham Thorpe, Norfolk | Janice131533 |
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