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We remember Ernest Penfold
We remember Ernest Penfold
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1906
employment
Director of shipping firm
J C Harrison Ltd
London
United Kingdom
Source:5507570
1906 - 31st March 1968
1914
marriage
Grace Lily Rowe
Source:5510226
26th December 1914
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
213901
Royal Engineers
Source:3466728
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
WR/553333
Royal Engineers
Source:3466728
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Penfold |
| Source | 3466728 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 213901 | Royal Engineers | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | WR/553333 | Royal Engineers | Acting Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Penfold - nee James | mother | ||
| John Joseph Penfold | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Lily Rowe | wife | 26th December 1914 |
Media
Media
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War of 1914-1918Copy of certificate where Ernest is 'mentioned in Despatches'. It gives his regiment, rank and date, November 11 1918. It is signed by Winston ChurchillContributed by:
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Engraving of silver salver given on retirementEngraving gives name of company, date of retirement and number of years of serviceContributed by:
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Supplement to The London Gazette February 1919The publishing of the Despatches where Ernest's name in mentionedContributed by:
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Supplement to The London Gazette February 1919Names of those mentioned in Despatches Ernest's name is in paragraph under 'Port Traffic'Contributed by:
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Marriage record Dec 26 1914Ernest and Grace's marriage record Giving their ages, addresses, Ernest's employment and Grace's maiden name It gives their father's names and employmentContributed by:
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Ernest's birth certificate 1891This gives Ernest's parents' names, mother's maiden name, father's occupation and their addressContributed by:
Sally15693
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal index card | Sally15693 | |
| War of 1914-1918 | Sally15693 | |
| Engraving of silver salver given on retirement | Sally15693 | |
| Supplement to The London Gazette February 1919 | Sally15693 | |
| Supplement to The London Gazette February 1919 | Sally15693 | |
| Marriage record Dec 26 1914 | Sally15693 | |
| Ernest's birth certificate 1891 | Sally15693 |
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