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We remember Ernest Tatton
We remember Ernest Tatton
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Alberet Tatton
Source:8511427
1875
1878
sibling
Lilian Maud Tatton
Source:8511428
1878
1882
sibling
Edwin H Tatton
Source:8511427
1882
1883
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:8511427
5th April 1891
1891
location
57 Hanover Road, Plumstead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8511427
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:8511428
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Fitter's Apprentice
Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:8511428
31st March 1901
1901
location
223 Burrage Road, Plumstead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8511428
31st March 1901
1915
dates
Age 31
Source:8511418
25th January 1915
1915
employment
Engine Fitter
United Kingdom
Source:8511418
25th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Longmoor, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8511418
25th January 1915
1915
location
High Cliff Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8511418
25th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8511418
15th December 1915 - 15th January 1918
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
55891
Royal Engineers
Source:8511418
24th December 1915
1918
service
British Army
CQMS
323938
Royal Engineers
Inland Waterways & Docks
Source:8511418
15th January 1918
1918
marriage
Violet Collins
Source:8511418
14th October 1918
1919
location
Central Argentine Railway Ltd, 299 Calle Bartolmetire, Buenos Aires
Argentina
away from home address
Source:8511418
1st January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8511418
30th January 1919
service
British Army
Corporal
55891
Royal Engineers
Source:4360642
service
British Army
Corporal
WR/354939
Royal Engineers
Source:4360642
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Tatton |
| Source | 4360642 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 Burrage Road, Plumstead, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 57 Hanover Road, Plumstead, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Central Argentine Railway Ltd, 299 Calle Bartolmetire, Buenos Aires | Argentina | away from home address | known 1st January 1919 | |
| High Cliff Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | known 25th January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55891 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | WR/354939 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 55891 | Royal Engineers | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 323938 | Royal Engineers | Inland Waterways & Docks | CQMS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary H Tatton | mother | ||
| Frederick Tatton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberet Tatton | brother | 1875 | |
| Edwin H Tatton | brother | 1882 | |
| Lilian Maud Tatton | sister | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Collins | wife | 14th October 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-25 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Argentina - Central Argentine Railway - Argentine StaffMore about Argentina - Central Argentine Railway - Argentine Staff
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Lists Leaving UK 1890-1960 | Susan31491 | |
| Passenger Lists Leaving UK 1890-1960 Transcription and Image | Susan31491 |
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