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We remember Ernest Simms
We remember Ernest Simms
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Oliver T Simms
Source:8625280
1884
1886
sibling
Charlotte A Simms
Source:8625280
1886
1888
sibling
Alice M Simms
Source:8625277
1888
1891
1891
location
74 Pilgrim Street, Murton, Easington, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8625269
22nd July 1891
1895
sibling
Sarah J Simms
Source:8625277
1895
1901
location
537 John Williamson Street, South Shields
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8625269
1901
1911
employment
Coal Miner Stone Man
United Kingdom
Source:8625281
1911
1911
location
324 Alice Street, South Shields
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8625269
1911
1914
enlistment
Kingsway, London
United Kingdom
Source:8625230
16th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
G/36
Middlesex Regiment
17th (Service) Battalion
Source:8625230
16th December 1914 - 3rd July 1915
1914
location
31 Kenilworth Road, Luton
United Kingdom
Source:8625230
16th December 1914
1915
events
Absent
Military Discipline
White City, London
United Kingdom
Source:8625332
9th March 1915
1915
events
Qualifications
Training
Source:8625234
1915 - 1918
1915
events
Field Punishment
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Awarded Field Punishment No. 2.
Source:8625332
12th June 1915 - 27th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
G/36
Middlesex Regiment
23rd (Service) Battalion
Source:8625230
3rd July 1915 - 1915
1915
location
113 Guildford Street, Luton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8625269
8th September 1915
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
107269
Royal Field Artillery
20th (Reserve) Battery
Source:8625234
27th November 1916 - 27th August 1917
1917
children
Jean Mary Simms
Source:8625234
14th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
107269
Royal Field Artillery
56th (Reserve) Battery
Source:8625234
27th August 1917 - 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8625234
8th October 1917 - 14th November 1917
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:8625234
15th November 1917 - 24th March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound in the right hip suffered in Arras, France.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8625332
18th April 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8625234
1918 - 2nd May 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8625238
1st February 1919
1971
death
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8625269
11th October 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Simms |
| Source | 4039318 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Guildford Street, Luton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th September 1915 | |
| 31 Kenilworth Road, Luton | United Kingdom | known 16th December 1914 | ||
| 324 Alice Street, South Shields | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 537 John Williamson Street, South Shields | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 74 Pilgrim Street, Murton, Easington, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | 22nd July 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/36 | Middlesex Regiment | 23rd (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | G/36 | Middlesex Regiment | 17th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 107269 | Royal Field Artillery | 56th (Reserve) Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 107269 | Royal Field Artillery | 20th (Reserve) Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Mary Simms | daughter | 14th June 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Simms | father | ||
| Annie Simms | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice M Simms | sister | 1888 | |
| Sarah J Simms | sister | 1895 | |
| Oliver T Simms | brother | 1884 | |
| Charlotte A Simms | sister | 1886 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-16 | 5'9" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Middlesex Regiment Football Battalions footballersMore about Middlesex Regiment Football Battalions footballers
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Will72649 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Will72649 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England Football Online | Will72649 | |
| World War One: Great War Stories | Will72649 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernie Simms | Will72649 |
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