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We remember Ernest Reed
We remember Ernest Reed
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Thomas Gowland Clarke Reed
Source:5521704
12th April 1891
1892
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Reed
Source:5521704
24th December 1892
1894
1894
location
2 Ropery Walk, Seaham Harbour, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5509841
20th September 1894
1897
sibling
Arthur Augustus Reed
Source:5521704
1897
1898
sibling
William Reed
Source:5521704
28th December 1898
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:5521704
2nd April 1911
1911
location
11 Gallery Row, Seaham Harbour, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5521704
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 20
Source:5521557
10th November 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:5521557
10th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Sunderland, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:5521557
10th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15692
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:5521557
10th November 1914 - 26th January 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5521557
14th April 1915 - 3rd July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5521557
12th December 1916 - 28th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
15692
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:5521557
26th January 1917 - 6th December 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound to right arm causing compound fracture of radius.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5521557
May 1917
1917
discharge
Source:5521557
6th December 1917
1920
location
114 Whiteburn Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5521557
3rd January 1920
1920
dates
Age 25
Source:5521609
19th June 1920
1920
employment
Electric Craneman and Engineering Worker
Sunderland, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:5521609
19th June 1920
1920
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Grieff
Source:5521609
19th June 1920
1920
location
29 Albert Street, Seaham Harbour, Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5521609
19th June 1920
1921
children
Edward William Reed
Source:5521609
26th October 1921
1923
children
John Reed
Source:5521609
4th July 1923
1925
children
Nora Reed
Source:5521609
28th October 1925
1929
employment
Crane Driver
Elswick
Sunderland, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:6154572
19th April 1929
1961
location
110 Douglas Road, Esher, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6154590
5th July 1961
1963
location
Royal Hospital, Chelsea
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:5518656
1963 - 1969
service
British Army
Private
15692
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:3682842
1969
death
Unknown
Westminster, London
United Kingdom
Source:5521586
5th July 1969
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Gallery Row, Seaham Harbour, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 110 Douglas Road, Esher, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th July 1961 | |
| 114 Whiteburn Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | 3rd January 1920 | |
| 2 Ropery Walk, Seaham Harbour, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | 20th September 1894 | |
| 29 Albert Street, Seaham Harbour, Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th June 1920 | |
| Royal Hospital, Chelsea | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1963 - 1969 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15692 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 15692 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 15692 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward William Reed | son | 26th October 1921 | |
| John Reed | son | 4th July 1923 | |
| Nora Reed | daughter | 28th October 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Ann Clarke | mother | ||
| Emmanuel Reed | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Reed | sister | 24th December 1892 | |
| William Reed | brother | 28th December 1898 | |
| Thomas Gowland Clarke Reed | brother | 12th April 1891 | |
| Arthur Augustus Reed | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Grieff | wife | 19th June 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-10 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Army Form W.3464 Employment CardCard given to soldiers discharged as medically unfit.
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Ernest Reed in Chelsea Pensioner uniform about 196This is a photograph I believe taken by the Daily Mail and given to my grandfather by them.Contributed by:
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Ernest Reed 1920 marriage certificateMy grandparents' marriage certificate.Contributed by:
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Press cuttingsShows 3 press cuttings from when my grandfather went off on a world cruise as a Chelsea Pensioner.Contributed by:
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Ernest Reed and Mary Elizabeth nee GrieffThis shows my grandparents Ernest and Mary Elizabeth Reed probably about 1920.
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Royal Hospital applicationLetter from the Royal Hospital, Chelsea regarding his application.Contributed by:
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1901 census IrelandThis is the census for Ernest's family in Ireland in 1901.Contributed by:
Mike17331
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Mike17331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike17331 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Form W.3464 Employment Card | Mike17331 | |
| Ernest Reed 1894 birth certificate | Mike17331 | |
| Ernest Reed in Chelsea Pensioner uniform about 196 | Mike17331 | |
| Ernest Reed 1920 marriage certificate | Mike17331 | |
| Press cuttings | Mike17331 | |
| Ernest Reed and Mary Elizabeth nee Grieff | Mike17331 | |
| Ernest Reed 1929 reference | Mike17331 | |
| Royal Hospital application | Mike17331 | |
| 1901 census Ireland | Mike17331 |
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