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We remember Hugh George Shatwell
We remember Hugh George Shatwell
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Annie Shatwell
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1883
1885
sibling
William Shatwell
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1885
1889
birth
the Openshaw area of Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
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31st January 1889
1891
location
521 Ashton Road, in the Openshaw area of Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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2nd April 1891
1891
dates
Age 2
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5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Kate Shatwell
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1891
1896
sibling
Ethel Shatwell
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1896
1899
sibling
Gladys Shatwell
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1899
1901
dates
Age 12
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31st March 1901
1901
location
521 Ashton Road, in the Openshaw area of Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 22
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2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Student Teacher
Owens College
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
521 Ashton Road, in the Openshaw area of Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
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2nd April 1911
1913
dates
Age 25
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2nd September 1913
1914
dates
Age 25
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4th August 1914
1914
commission
Temporary
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2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
9th Battalion
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2nd September 1914 - 6th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
9th Battalion
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7th June 1917 - 20th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Captain
Manchester Regiment
9th Battalion
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21st July 1917
1918
dates
Age 29
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11th November 1918
1922
marriage
Louise Shatwell nee Ashworth
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1922
1922
dates
Age 33
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September 1922
1939
dates
Age 50
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September 1939
1939
employment
Consulting Chemist
Possibly self-employed
London
United Kingdom
Source:9517583
September 1939
1939
location
169 The Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9517583
September 1939
1959
dates
Age 69
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March 1959
1959
death
Not War Related
Hugh George Shatwell died over 40 years after the ending of the Great War, He was 69.
Middlesex South Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:9517586
1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh George |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Shatwell |
| Source | 3982176 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 The Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| 521 Ashton Road, in the Openshaw area of Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1891 | |
| 521 Ashton Road, in the Openshaw area of Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 521 Ashton Road, in the Openshaw area of Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 9th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 9th Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 9th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Shatwell nee Williams | mother | ||
| George Shatwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Shatwell | sister | 1883 | |
| William Shatwell | brother | 1885 | |
| Kate Shatwell | sister | 1891 | |
| Ethel Shatwell | sister | 1896 | |
| Gladys Shatwell | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Shatwell nee Ashworth | wife | 1922 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 01 Sep 1914 Page 6913 - Appointed Second Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 06 Jul 1917 Page 6790 - Promoted to Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette 19 Jan 1918 Page 1057 - Promoted to Captain | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Regiment | Keith22624 |
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