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We remember Ernest Westcott
We remember Ernest Westcott
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Samuel James Westcott
Source:9587609
June 1874
1875
sibling
Bessie Or Kitty Westcott
Source:9587609
1875
1882
sibling
John Westcott
Source:9587609
December 1882
1883
sibling
Frank Westcott
Source:9587664
August 1883
1888
1888
location
48 Hadyn Park Rd, Shepherd's Bush, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8649434
28th October 1888
1891
location
26 Vespan Rd, Shepherd's Bush, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9587609
April 1891
1891
sibling
William Westcott
Source:9587609
1891
1901
location
47 Sotheron Rd, watford, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9587664
April 1901
1913
employment
Milkman
Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9587523
4th August 1913
1913
marriage
Amelia Jane Wells
Source:9587523
4th August 1913
1914
children
Ernest Leslie Westcott
Source:9587675
26th November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9587719
1915 - September 1919
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9587719
May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Driver
146018
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9587719
May 1916 - September 1919
1919
location
6 Pretoria Rd, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9587719
September 1919
1929
children
Brenda Doreen Westcott
Source:9587675
30th December 1929
1939
location
6 Pretoria Rd, Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9587675
April 1939
1939
employment
Milk salesman
Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9587675
September 1939
service
British Army
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9587719
1978
death
Watford, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:9578873
16th January 1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Westcott |
| Source | 4706214 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Vespan Rd, Shepherd's Bush, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 47 Sotheron Rd, watford, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 48 Hadyn Park Rd, Shepherd's Bush, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th October 1888 | |
| 6 Pretoria Rd, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1919 | |
| 6 Pretoria Rd, Watford, Herts | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | ||||
| British Army | 146018 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Leslie Westcott | son | 26th November 1914 | |
| Brenda Doreen Westcott | daughter | 30th December 1929 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Westcott nee Williams | mother | ||
| Samuel Westcott | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Or Kitty Westcott | sister | 1875 | |
| John Westcott | brother | December 1882 | |
| William Westcott | brother | 1891 | |
| Samuel James Westcott | brother | June 1874 | |
| Frank Westcott | brother | August 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Jane Wells | wife | 4th August 1913 |
Media
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Birth cert (official copy 1984)Birth cert for Ernest Westcott, driver, RFA, 1916-1919
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Ernest Westcott, dvr RFA 1916-19Photo in uniform, in UK, probably at Watford, Herts. An enlargement from a family photo with wife Amelia and son Leslie, probably taken while on leave circa 1918
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Ernest and Amelia Jane Westcott marriageenlarged from a marriage photoContributed by:
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The last photo ?Ernest Westcott with his first great grandson, David, 1975Contributed by:
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Medals of Dvr Ernest WestcottWW1 Medals of Dvr Ernest Westcott confirming service numberContributed by:
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Medals and RFA cap badgeWW1 Medals and RFA cap badge of Dvr Ernest WestcottContributed by:
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Dvr Ernest Westcott and family 1932Ernest Westcott with his wife Amelia, son Ernest and daughter Brenda, July 1932Contributed by:
Michael90147
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find a Will service 1858 - 1996 | Michael90147 | |
| UK Census for England & Wales, 1891 | Michael90147 | |
| UK Census for England & Wales 1901 (via Ancestry) | Michael90147 | |
| 1939 Register of England & Wales | Michael90147 | |
| National Roll of the Great War | Michael90147 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth cert (official copy 1984) | Michael90147 | |
| Ernest Westcott, dvr RFA 1916-19 | Michael90147 | |
| Ernest and Amelia Jane Westcott marriage | Michael90147 | |
| Ernest Westcott Marriage Cert | Michael90147 | |
| National Roll entry for Ernest Westcott | Michael90147 | |
| The last photo ? | Michael90147 | |
| Medals of Dvr Ernest Westcott | Michael90147 | |
| Medals and RFA cap badge | Michael90147 | |
| Dvr Ernest Westcott and family 1932 | Michael90147 |
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