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We remember Ernest George Butler
We remember Ernest George Butler
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1903
marriage
Annie Howie
Source:9542955
1903
1905
children
Geoffrey Butler
Source:6645487
1905
1907
children
Marjorie Butler
Source:6645487
1907
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5180700
1st January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Quarter Master and Honorary Lieutenant
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:7621591
1st January 1916
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7621591
30th November 1917
1919
service
British Army
Major
West Yorkshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6185541
16th April 1919
1919
location
139a Stratford Road Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6185541
16th April 1919
1920
location
Trevose, New Road, Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6185541
4th November 1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Butler |
| Source | 6645487 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139a Stratford Road Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th April 1919 | |
| Trevose, New Road, Shenstone, Lichfield, Staffs | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th November 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | Quarter Master and Honorary Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Butler | son | 1905 | |
| Marjorie Butler | daughter | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Howie | wife | 1903 |
Media
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EG Butler letter to my grandmother 26th April 1916This letter was found together with other keepsakes after the death of my grandmother 6th Oct 1960
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Transcript of E.G.Butler letter 26th April 1916Transcript of the E.G. Butler letter to my grandmother 26th April 1916Contributed by:
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E.G.Butler letter 28th April 1916This is a letter E.G.Butler wrote to my grandmother after my grandfather was KIA 25th April 1916Contributed by:
Peter1240
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| British armed forces and overseas banns and marriages Transcription | Peter1240 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Peter1240 | |
| The West Yorkshire Regiment in The War 1914-1918 | Peter1240 | |
| Diary of Col. W.T.C. Huffam West Yorkshire Regiment | Peter1240 | |
| War Diary of the 1st Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment | Peter1240 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| EG Butler letter to my grandmother 26th April 1916 | Peter1240 | |
| Transcript of E.G.Butler letter 26th April 1916 | Peter1240 | |
| Transcript of E.G.Butler letter 28th April 1916 | Peter1240 | |
| E.G.Butler letter 28th April 1916 | Peter1240 |
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