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We remember David Charles Attwood
We remember David Charles Attwood
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1905
marriage
Lilian Mary Ramskill
Source:7653480
17th June 1905
1906
children
David Charles Edward Attwood
Source:7647386
5th April 1906
1909
children
Ena Lilian Mary Attwood
Source:7647386
16th February 1909
1911
location
59 Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7653480
2nd April 1911
1915
appointments
Fitter Proficient
Source:7647386
1st March 1915 - 7th May 1917
1915
dates
Age 27
Source:7647386
1st March 1915
1915
employment
Fitter and Turner
London
United Kingdom
Source:7647386
1st March 1915
1915
enlistment
Deptford
United Kingdom
Source:7647386
1st March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
69450
Royal Engineers
Source:7647386
1st March 1915 - 1st May 1915
1915
location
11 Woolwich Rd, East Greenwich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7647386
1st March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
69450
Royal Engineers
138 Fortress Company
Source:5001704
1st May 1915 - 17th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
69450
Royal Engineers
Source:7647386
17th August 1915 - 13th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
69450
Royal Engineers
Source:7647386
13th April 1917 - 18th March 1919
1917
appointments
Fitter Skilled
Source:7647386
7th May 1917 - 18th March 1919
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7647371
October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded on duty
Hospital/Institution
Source:7647386
28th October 1917
1919
discharge
Source:7647371
February 1919
1919
location
28 Blackwall Lane, East Greenwich, London S.E.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7647386
18th March 1919
service
British Army
Corporal
69450
Royal Engineers
Source:5001704
service
British Army
Corporal
Royal Engineers
Source:7647371
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7647371
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Woolwich Rd, East Greenwich | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st March 1915 | |
| 28 Blackwall Lane, East Greenwich, London S.E. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th March 1919 | |
| 59 Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 69450 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Corporal | |||
| British Army | 69450 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 69450 | Royal Engineers | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 69450 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 69450 | Royal Engineers | 138 Fortress Company | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Charles Edward Attwood | son | 5th April 1906 | |
| Ena Lilian Mary Attwood | daughter | 16th February 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Mary Ramskill | wife | 17th June 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-01 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 Transcription | Avril161 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Avril161 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Avril161 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary of 138 Army Troops Coy, Royal Engineers | Avril161 |
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