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We remember Ernest Branton
We remember Ernest Branton
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Sarah Branton
Source:8652548
1872
1877
sibling
Alice Branton
Source:8652548
1877
1882
1885
sibling
Frederick Branton
Source:8652548
1885
1887
sibling
William Branton
Source:8652548
1887
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:8652552
1891
1891
location
10, Joels Tce, Hull, Yorks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8652552
1891
1893
sibling
Herbert Branton
Source:8652548
1893
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:8652548
1901
1901
employment
Tailor
Hull, Yorks
United Kingdom
Source:8652548
1901
1901
location
19, Churchill St, Kingston -upon-Hull, Yorks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8652548
1901
1903
appointments
infantry
Source:8653502
9th March 1903 - 10th March 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7354
East Yorkshire Regt.
Source:8653502
9th March 1903 - 10th March 1903
1903
location
17, Mason St, Hull, Yorks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8653502
10th March 1903
1903
employment
Seaman
Source:8653502
1903
1908
marriage
Jane Branton now Bould nee Fenton
Source:8652093
1908
1917
dates
Age 33
Source:7002600
13th August 1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8652082
13th August 1917
enlistment
Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8652082
service
British Army
Gunner
L/2907
Royal Field Artillery
206 Anti-aircraft Section
Source:8652082
1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7002600
Source:8652082
13th August 1917
burial
Nord
France
Source:7002600
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Branton |
| Source | 474779 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Joels Tce, Hull, Yorks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 17, Mason St, Hull, Yorks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th March 1903 | |
| 19, Churchill St, Kingston -upon-Hull, Yorks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7354 | East Yorkshire Regt. | Private | ||
| British Army | L/2907 | Royal Field Artillery | 206 Anti-aircraft Section | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Branton | father | ||
| Jane Branton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Branton | sister | 1872 | |
| Frederick Branton | brother | 1885 | |
| Alice Branton | sister | 1877 | |
| William Branton | brother | 1887 | |
| Herbert Branton | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Branton now Bould nee Fenton | wife | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-03-10 | 5'6" |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Branton.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Gunner Ernest Branton for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Ernest Branton. Address: Fleetwood St. Occupation: Not Listed. Regiment: Royal Field Artillery. Rank and Regimental Number: 2907. Date of Death: August 13 1917. Place where killed or injury received: Not Listed. Remarks: Anti aircraft section.
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Branton.It would appear that two Roll of Honour Forms were filled out for this soldier. This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Gunner Ernest Branton for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Branton G.E..Address: Not Listed. Occupation: Dock Labourer. Regiment: 206 Anti Aircraft Section. Rank and Regimental Number: 2907. Date of Birth: Not Listed. Place where killed or injury received: France. Remarks: None.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
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 | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston-upon-Hull War memorial | Preston43148 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Branton. | Preston485 | |
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Gunner Branton. | Preston485 | |
| War cemetery | Preston43148 |
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