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We remember Ernest Gilberthorpe
We remember Ernest Gilberthorpe
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Timeline
Timeline
1895
1895
location
10 Victoria Street, Whittington, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5490117
1st March 1895
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:6148943
31st March 1901
1901
location
10, Victoria Road, Whittington, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6148943
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:6148945
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Joiner
United Kingdom
Source:6148945
2nd April 1911
1911
location
60 Handley Road, Whittington, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6148945
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:6148920
20th January 1915
1915
employment
Carpenter
United Kingdom
Source:6148920
20th January 1915
service
British Army
Sapper
65048
Royal Engineers
Source:5120938
service
British Army
Corporal 2nd
65048
Royal Engineers
105th Field Company, 2nd Battalion
Source:6148920
service
British Army
2nd Corporal
65048
Royal Engineers
105th Field Company
Source:7334172
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7334172
Source:5490117
27th May 1918
burial
Aisne
France
Addenda.
Source:9385533
sibling
Robert Gilberthorpe
Source:6148920
sibling
Ellen Gilberthorpe
Source:6148943
sibling
Arthur Gilberthorpe
Source:6148943
sibling
Lucy Gilberthorpe
Source:6148943
sibling
Gertrude Gilberthorpe
Source:6148943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Gilberthorpe |
| Source | 5120938 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Victoria Street, Whittington, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st March 1895 | |
| 10, Victoria Road, Whittington, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 60 Handley Road, Whittington, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 65048 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 65048 | Royal Engineers | 105th Field Company, 2nd Battalion | Corporal 2nd | |
| British Army | 65048 | Royal Engineers | 105th Field Company | 2nd Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Gilberthorpe | mother | ||
| Herbert Gilberthorpe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Gilberthorpe | brother | ||
| Ellen Gilberthorpe | sister | ||
| Arthur Gilberthorpe | brother | ||
| Lucy Gilberthorpe | sister | ||
| Gertrude Gilberthorpe | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-20 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Judith1972 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Judith1972 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Judith1972 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Judith1972 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Judith1972 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestory for Ernest Gilberthorpe - the same man | Judith1972 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - updated commemoration details | Yvonne27542 |
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We remember Ernest Gilberthorpe
Also remembered by 3 people