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We remember Walter George Pitcher
We remember Walter George Pitcher
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Charles Pitcher
Source:8606373
1887
1889
sibling
Annie Pitcher
Source:8606373
1889
1891
sibling
Alice Pitcher
Source:8606373
1891
1893
sibling
Arthur Pitcher
Source:8606373
1893
1897
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:8606373
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 Henry Street, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8606373
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Elsie Pitcher
Source:8606375
1902
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:8606375
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Clerk
R L Lundgren
London
United Kingdom
Source:8606377
10th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Kennington, London
United Kingdom
Source:8606377
10th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2131
London Regiment
24th Battalion
Source:8606377
10th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8606377
15th March 1915 - 12th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound Scalp and Face
Hospital/Institution
Source:8606377
26th May 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8606377
21st April 1916
1919
awards
King's Certificate
Other War Service Award
Source:8606377
15th February 1919
1927
marriage
Queenie M Toombs
Source:8609235
1927
1939
employment
Clerk - Government Service
Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9069915
29th September 1939
1939
location
14 Southbrook Road, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9069915
29th September 1939
1977
death
Bullingdon, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8607476
1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Pitcher |
| Source | 8606371 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Southbrook Road, Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 6 Henry Street, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2131 | London Regiment | 24th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| King's Certificate | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Pitcher | mother | ||
| Charles Pitcher | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Pitcher | brother | 1887 | |
| Annie Pitcher | sister | 1889 | |
| Alice Pitcher | sister | 1891 | |
| Arthur Pitcher | brother | 1893 | |
| Elsie Pitcher | sister | 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenie M Toombs | wife | 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-10 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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