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We remember Ernest Hugh William Brett
We remember Ernest Hugh William Brett
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Hong Kong
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1897
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:6174181
2nd August 1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
Source:486373
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Source:6174181
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7198918
Source:6174181
2nd August 1916
burial
Nord
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Hugh William |
| Initials | EHW |
| Last Name | Brett |
| Source | 486373 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancelot Brett | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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London Joint City and Midland Bank MemorialMore about London Joint City and Midland Bank Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Midland Bank Roll of Honour 1914-1920 Transcription | Midland33724 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Laventie, France | Susan9243 |
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