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We remember Ernest George Tidd
We remember Ernest George Tidd
Timeline
Timeline
1867
1877
education
Secondary Education
New College
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8541487
1877 - 1884
1884
education
Mechanical Engineering and Drawing, Physics
Academie de Neuchatel, the University of Neuchatel
Neuchatel
Switzerland
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1884 - 1885
1885
education
Electric lighting and Transmission of Electrical Power. Mechanical Engineering
School of Telegraphy and Electrical Engineering
London
United Kingdom
Source:8541487
1885 - 1886
1893
marriage
Helen Kate Bond
Source:8495172
2nd December 1893
1895
children
Kenneth Tidd
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5th January 1895
1900
commission
Unknown
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April 1900
1900
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8541487
April 1900
1900
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Highland Light Infantry
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:8541487
April 1900 - June 1903
1903
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Highland Light Infantry
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:8541487
June 1903 - April 1908
1908
service
British Army
Captain
Highland Light Infantry
6th Battalion (Territorial Force)
Source:8541487
April 1908
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8495172
1st July 1915 - 13th July 1915
service
British Army
Captain
Highland Light Infantry
Source:4445475
service
British Army
Captain
Highland Light Infantry
6th Battalion
Source:8495172
1915
death
Killed in Action
Shot through lungs and died 15 minutes later
Achi Baba Nullah
Turkey
Source:8495178
Source:7373355
12th July 1915
burial
Turkey
Panel 174 to 178.
Source:7373355
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Tidd |
| Source | 4445475 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | Captain | |||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 6th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 6th Battalion (Territorial Force) | Captain | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | Lieutenant |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Tidd | son | 5th January 1895 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Vale Slee | mother | ||
| George Tidd | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Kate Bond | wife | 2nd December 1893 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1867-08-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Helles Memorial, Turkey - 1Helles Memorial, Turkey, where Ernest Tidd is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Helles Memorial, Turkey - 2Helles Memorial, Turkey, where Ernest Tidd is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Helles Memorial, Turkey - 3Helles Memorial, Turkey, where Ernest Tidd is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Highland Light Infantry Cap BadgeHighland Light Infantry Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Ernest Tidd.Contributed by:
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1914 - 15 Star1914 - 15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Ernest Tidd.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Ernest Tidd.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Ernest Tidd.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Highland Light Infantry - 6th BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 6th Battalion
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Highland Light Infantry - 2nd BattalionMore about Highland Light Infantry - 2nd Battalion
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Institution of Electrical Engineers WWI Roll of HonourMore about Institution of Electrical Engineers WWI Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Robin43186 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Robin43186 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Robin43186 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Robin43186 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Robin43186 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Robin43186 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 for Ernest George Tidd | Robin43186 | |
| UK, Electrical Engineer WWI and WWII Rolls of Honour, 1924, for Ernest George Tidd | Robin43186 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Ernest George Tidd | Robin43186 | |
| Captain Ernest George Tidd | Robin43186 | |
| Helles Memorial, Turkey - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Helles Memorial, Turkey - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Helles Memorial, Turkey - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Highland Light Infantry Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 - 15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 |
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