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We remember Walter Ernest Rogers
We remember Walter Ernest Rogers
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Ethel Mary Rogers
Source:9194925
1881
1883
sibling
Sidney Rowland Rogers
Source:9199902
1st March 1883
1885
sibling
George Henry Rogers - Died Aged Twenty-Two -
Source:9194974
1885
1887
sibling
Albert Rogers
Source:9199928
21st August 1887
1890
sibling
Alfred Rogers
Source:9199945
24th March 1890
1892
birth
Dagnall, Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9194997
Source:9194921
30th March 1892
1896
sibling
Nellie Winifred Rogers
Source:9194954
1896
1897
education
From an Infant to age 7 years 1 month
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9362702
26th April 1897 - 1st May 1899
1899
education
From age 7 years 1 month to age 8.
Unknown
Luton
United Kingdom
Source:9362702
2nd May 1899 - 8th April 1900
1900
education
From age 8 to Standard 4 aged 11½
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9362702
9th April 1900 - 23rd October 1903
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9194921
31st March 1901
1901
location
12 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9194921
31st March 1901
1903
education
Standard 4, from age 11½ to age 11yrs 11 months
Great Gaddesden School
Great Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9362702
24th October 1903 - 21st February 1904
1904
education
Standard 4 from age 11 years 11 months to 12 years 10 months, leaving with a Certificate of Proficiency.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9362702
22nd February 1904 - 13th February 1905
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9194901
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Ringshall
United Kingdom
Source:9194901
2nd April 1911
1911
location
4 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9194901
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:9194884
10th December 1915
1915
employment
Farm Labourer - Stableman
Ringshall
United Kingdom
Source:9194884
10th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Watford
United Kingdom
Source:9194884
10th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
25918
Bedfordshire Regiment
Source:9194884
10th December 1915
1915
location
4 Ringshall, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9194884
10th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
26067
Suffolk Regiment
1st Reserve (Garrison) Battalion
Source:9194872
9th February 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
39961
Essex Regiment
1st Garrison Battalion
Source:9194854
16th October 1917
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9194854
1st November 1917 - 24th October 1918
1918
children
Leslie Walter Rogers
Source:9194884
18th May 1918
1918
marriage
Daisy Putman
Source:9194884
8th June 1918 - 1942
1919
dates
Age 26
Source:9194854
15th March 1919
1919
location
4 Ringshall, Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9199885
1919
1919
discharge
Source:9194854
26th April 1919
1919
location
Dagnall, Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9199891
September 1919
1920
children
Brian J Rogers - died as an infant -
Source:9199988
1920
1921
children
Phyllis Rogers
Source:9194997
5th May 1921
1922
children
Dorothy Rogers
Source:9199993
1922
1926
children
Molly J Rogers
Source:9199996
1926
1930
children
David Rogers
Source:9199998
1930
1932
children
Anthony John Rogers
Source:9200111
11th July 1932
1934
children
George E Rogers
Source:9200006
1934
1939
employment
Brick Moulder
United Kingdom
Source:9194997
29th September 1939
1939
location
4 Council Houses, Dagnall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9194997
29th September 1939
1942
dates
Age 49
Source:9200035
1942
1942
death
Not War Related
Epping, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9200035
1942
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Rogers |
| Source | 9194904 |
| First Names | Ernest Walter |
| Initials | EW |
| Source | 9194904 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 4 Council Houses, Dagnall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 4 Ringshall, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th December 1915 | |
| 4 Ringshall, Berkhamsted | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1919 | |
| 4 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Dagnall, Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | September 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25918 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 26067 | Suffolk Regiment | 1st Reserve (Garrison) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 39961 | Essex Regiment | 1st Garrison Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Walter Rogers | son | 18th May 1918 | |
| Brian J Rogers - died as an infant - | son | 1920 | |
| Phyllis Rogers | daughter | 5th May 1921 | |
| Dorothy Rogers | daughter | 1922 | |
| Molly J Rogers | daughter | 1926 | |
| David Rogers | son | 1930 | |
| Anthony John Rogers | son | 11th July 1932 | |
| George E Rogers | son | 1934 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Rogers | mother | ||
| Thomas Rogers | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Mary Rogers | sister | 1881 | |
| Sidney Rowland Rogers | brother | 1st March 1883 | |
| George Henry Rogers - died aged twenty-two - | brother | 1885 | |
| Albert Rogers | brother | 21st August 1887 | |
| Alfred Rogers | brother | 24th March 1890 | |
| Nellie Winifred Rogers | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Putman | wife | 8th June 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”. Ernest’s entry reads: ROGERS, Ernest, The Suffolk Regt, which was the regiment in which he first served.
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3 and 4 RingshallA 2017 photo of Nos 3 and 4 Ringshall, the taller cottages furthest from the camera. The lower building nearer the camera is part of No 5.Contributed by:
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5 – 14 RingshallA C20 photo of the row of cottages which, from right to left, are numbered 5 - 13 Ringshall. In the distance the sheets hanging out at No 14, the Laundry, can be seen.Contributed by:
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Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeBedfordshire Regiment First World War Cap Badge, included here as this was the first regiment in which Ernest Rogers served.Contributed by:
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Suffolk Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeCap Badge of the Suffolk Regiment into which Ernest Rogers was transferred.Contributed by:
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Essex Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeEssex Regiment First World War Cap Badge, included here as this was the final regiment in which Ernest Rogers served.
Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burial of Brother George | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Ernest and Family | Jane31029 | |
| Spring 1919 Electoral Register 4 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| Autumn 1919 Electoral Register Dagnall | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Brother Sidney | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Albert | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register Brother Alfred | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| 3 and 4 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| 5 – 14 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| Bedfordshire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Suffolk Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Essex Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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