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We remember Fred Vitty
We remember Fred Vitty
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
enlistment
Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom
Source:4561604
8th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Pte
14/14594
Durham Light Infantry
Source:4561604
8th September 1914 - 18th September 1916
1914
location
10 Institute Terrace, Fir Tree, Harperley, County Durham.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:4561604
8th September 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4561604
11th September 1915 - 18th September 1916
service
British Army
Private
14594
Durham Light Infantry
Source:4561604
1916
death
Killed in Action
In the field
France
Source:7378950
Source:4561604
18th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7378950
sibling
George Vitty
Source:4561604
sibling
Florence Ramshaw
Source:4561604
sibling
Annie Vitty
Source:4561604
sibling
Laura Vitty
Source:4561604
sibling
Harry Vitty
Source:4561604
sibling
Eleanor Winchester
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Vitty |
| Source | 4561604 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Institute Terrace, Fir Tree, Harperley, County Durham. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14594 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 14/14594 | Durham Light Infantry | Pte |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricilla Vitty | mother | ||
| William Vitty | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Vitty | brother | ||
| Florence Ramshaw | sister | ||
| Annie Vitty | sister | ||
| Laura Vitty | sister | ||
| Harry Vitty | step-brother | ||
| Eleanor Winchester | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-08 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Vitty | Norman83166 |
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