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We remember Ernest Walters
We remember Ernest Walters
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1885
location
Villiers Street
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9357012
January 1885
1904
employment
Brass Dresser
United Kingdom
Source:9377362
7th February 1904
1904
enlistment
Clonmell
Source:9377362
1904
1906
marriage
Ellen Howe
Source:9383011
28th February 1906
1907
employment
Police Constable
Birmingham Police
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9384370
8th July 1907 - 4th August 1914
1908
children
Ernest Victor George
Source:9377362
10th August 1908
1911
children
Leonard
Source:9377362
13th February 1911
1911
location
74, Wellington Road, Edbaston
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9381072
1911
1913
children
Phyllis
Source:9382989
21st January 1913
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
33467
RFA
126 Battery 29th Brigade
Source:9357820
7th August 1914 - 6th November 1915
1914
children
Joffre Walters
Source:9382979
25th December 1914
1915
events
Field Punishment Number One
Military Discipline
France
Source:9377362
2nd June 1915 - 1st July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
33467
RFA
D Battery 123 Brigade
Source:9357820
6th November 1915 - 1st August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
33467
RFA
B Batter 150 Brigade
Source:9357820
4th August 1917 - 23rd December 1918
1917
children
Donald
Source:9377362
9th November 1917
1918
hospitalisation
GSW Face, hand, right leg and knee
Hospital/Institution
Source:9357840
21st March 1918
1919
employment
Police Constable
Birmingham Police
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9384370
10th February 1919 - 2nd August 1919
1920
discharge
Source:9377362
31st March 1920
service
British Army
Gunner
33467
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4602832
sibling
Joseph
Source:9377362
sibling
Albert
Source:9377362
sibling
Edward
Source:9377362
sibling
Frank
Source:9377362
location
Horfield Barracks
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9383011
1971
death
Unknown
Solihull
United Kingdom
Source:9357796
1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Walters |
| Source | 4602832 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74, Wellington Road, Edbaston | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1911 | |
| Horfield Barracks | United Kingdom | military residence address | ||
| Villiers Street | United Kingdom | parents address | January 1885 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33467 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 33467 | RFA | 126 Battery 29th Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 33467 | RFA | D Battery 123 Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 33467 | RFA | B Batter 150 Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis | daughter | 21st January 1913 | |
| Joffre Walters | son | 25th December 1914 | |
| Ernest Victor George | son | 10th August 1908 | |
| Leonard | son | 13th February 1911 | |
| Donald | son | 9th November 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Walters | mother | ||
| Joseph Walters | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph | brother | ||
| Albert | brother | ||
| Edward | brother | ||
| Frank | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Howe | wife | 28th February 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-02-02 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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Ernest's Birth CertificateThis is a copy of Ernest Walters' birth certificateContributed by:
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Statement Of ServiceThis is a page from Ernest's military service recordContributed by:
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Military Service RecordAn extract from Ernest's Military service recodContributed by:
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Military Service RecordAn extract from Ernest's Military service recordContributed by:
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Ernest's Marriage CertificateThis is a copy of Ernest and Ell's Marriage CertificateContributed by:
Matthew140704 -
Ernest's Police RecordThis is a copy of Ernest's police service record.Contributed by:
Matthew140704
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Matthew140704 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Matthew140704 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Matthew140704 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Matthew140704 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Matthew140704 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Matthew140704 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Matthew140704 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Matthew140704 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Walters | Matthew140704 | |
| Ernest's Birth Certificate | Matthew140704 | |
| Statement Of Service | Matthew140704 | |
| Military Service Record | Matthew140704 | |
| Military Service Record | Matthew140704 | |
| Ernest's Marriage Certificate | Matthew140704 | |
| Ernest's Police Record | Matthew140704 |
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