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We remember Ernest Whittaker
We remember Ernest Whittaker
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
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3rd November 1914
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
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enlistment
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9318730
service
British Army
Private
10990
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:4721028
service
British Army
Private
43179
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:4721028
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
43179
South Staffordshire Regiment
8th Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7420191
5th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 7 B.
Source:7420191
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Whittaker, |
| Source | 9318734 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10990 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 43179 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 43179 | South Staffordshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Thomas Whittaker | father |
Media
Media
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DCM, 14 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Ernest Whittaker for gallantry and service in the Great War Medal Index Cards)
Contributed by:
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Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of earning DCM (Edinburgh Gazette)Contributed by:
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South Staffordshire Regiment cap badgeServing in 8th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gazette - DCM Citation | Ian105013 | |
| Find a Grave - photo of detail on CWGC panel | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DCM, 14 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| South Staffordshire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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