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We remember Ernest Hardinge Veitch
We remember Ernest Hardinge Veitch
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1878
sibling
John Hardinge Veitch
Source:8505017
1878
1879
sibling
Charles N Veitch
Source:8504981
1879
1880
sibling
Sydney Neville Veitch
Source:8505017
1880
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:8504981
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Neville Court, Crossgate, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8504981
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Constance M Veitch
Source:8504999
1881
1882
sibling
Clifford Beaumont Veitch
Source:8505017
1882
1884
sibling
Ethel Louisa Veitch
Source:8505017
1884
1885
sibling
Mabel Veitch
Source:8504999
1885
1888
sibling
Bertha Hardinge Veitch
Source:8505017
1888
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:8504997
5th April 1891
1891
education
Royal Kepier Grammar School
Houghton le Spring
United Kingdom
Source:8504997
5th April 1891
1891
location
Church Yard, Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, Durham
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8504997
5th April 1891
1901
location
Cross House, Neville's Cross, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8504999
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Printer
Durham, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8504999
1901
1908
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
8th Battalion
Source:8504960
1908
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:8505017
1911
1911
location
Neville's Cross, near Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8505017
1911
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Durham Light Infantry
8th Battalion
Source:8504960
1915
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8504960
15th May 1917
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8504960
1st August 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8504960
16th September 1918
1921
marriage
Amelie M Spowart
Source:8505002
1921
1959
death
Not War Related
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8505008
1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Hardinge |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Veitch |
| Source | 8504979 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Yard, Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, Durham | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Cross House, Neville's Cross, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Neville Court, Crossgate, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Neville's Cross, near Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 8th Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 8th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hardinge Veitch | father | ||
| Mary Louisa Ord | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles N Veitch | brother | 1879 | |
| Constance M Veitch | sister | 1881 | |
| Mabel Veitch | sister | 1885 | |
| John Hardinge Veitch | brother | 1878 | |
| Sydney Neville Veitch | brother | 1880 | |
| Clifford Beaumont Veitch | brother | 1882 | |
| Ethel Louisa Veitch | sister | 1884 | |
| Bertha Hardinge Veitch | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelie M Spowart | wife | 1921 |
Media
Media
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Ernest Hardinge Veitch from DLI MuseumOne of a group of officers. Taken post WW2 as he is wearing more than WW1 medals.
Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Light Infantry Museum - Medal Room | Linda571 | |
| National Probate Calendar on Ancestry | Linda571 | |
| Royal Kepier Grammar School | Linda571 | |
| The National Archives - WO 409 - Home Guard Records | Linda571 | |
| Durham Directory Index | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Hardinge Veitch from DLI Museum | Linda571 |
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