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We remember Alfred William Pewtress.
We remember Alfred William Pewtress.
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
location
18 Schofield Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9634021
1901
1911
employment
Student Teacher College
Source:9634027
1911
1911
location
17 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9634027
1911
1915
service
British Army
Able Seaman
ZZ/830
Royal Naval Division
Hawke Battalion
Source:3493316
May 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:3493316
May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9626895
29th August 1915
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9634034
6th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Captain
Divisional Artillery
R.F.A., attd. X/41st Med. T.M. By
Source:9633952
6th October 1918
1960
death
Not War Related
Brighton
United Kingdom
Source:9633778
21st September 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Pewtress. |
| Source | 9634034 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 18 Schofield Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | ZZ/830 | Royal Naval Division | Hawke Battalion | Able Seaman | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Divisional Artillery | R.F.A., attd. X/41st Med. T.M. By | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Ann | mother | ||
| William Pewtress | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Cricket Club (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Cricket Club (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Artillery honours & awards Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred William Pewtress | Ian105013 | |
| STPPLEMENT TO THE EDINBURGH GAZETTE, OCTOBER 8, 1919. 3297: | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Pewtress | Ian105013 | |
| MC, 14/15 Star, BWM and BVM | Ian105013 | |
| Hawke cap badge | Ian105013 |
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