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We remember Eric Pittman Tyler
We remember Eric Pittman Tyler
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1898
sibling
Alan Deeble Pittman
Source:8979891
19th September 1898
1900
sibling
Cyril Tyler
Source:8979891
October 1900
1903
sibling
Dorothy Martha Tyler
Source:8979891
10th January 1903
1910
sibling
Mary Edna Tyler
Source:8979891
1910
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:6633256
2nd April 1911
1911
education
Student (boarder)
Maidenhead College
Maidenhead, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6633256
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Maidenhead College, College Avenue, Maidenhead
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:6633256
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:8979246
31st December 1915
1915
employment
Greenhouse worker
Source:8979246
31st December 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:8979246
31st December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
G/49475
Royal Fusiliers
Source:6633225
31st December 1915 - 27th February 1918
1915
location
Hereford Hotel, West Bolton Gardens, Kensington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8979246
31st December 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8979246
24th February 1916 - 27th April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Suspected enteric fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:8979246
18th April 1916 - 27th April 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Paratyphiod fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:8979246
28th April 1916
1917
hospitalisation
PUO [Pyrexia (fever) of unknown origin]
Hospital/Institution
Source:8979246
15th March 1917 - 18th March 1917
1917
hospitalisation
PUO [Pyrexia (fever) of unknown origin]
Hospital/Institution
Source:8979246
4th April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
GSW [gun shot wound] right thigh, self-administered
Hospital/Institution
Source:8979246
7th May 1917
1918
appointments
KBS (BP) [Kite Balloon Section (Balloon Party)]
Source:6633225
28th February 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Air Mechanic 3rd class
138713
Royal Flying Corps
Source:6633225
28th February 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
appointments
Labourer
Source:6633225
1st April 1918
1918
events
Rate of pay
Pay
Source:6633225
1st April 1918
1918
events
Terms of Enlistment
Enlistment
Source:6633225
1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2nd class
138713
Royal Air Force
Training Depot
Source:8979246
1st April 1918 - 13th August 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2nd class
138713
Royal Air Force
2 Balloon Squadron
Source:8979246
14th August 1918 - 5th February 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2nd class
138713
Royal Air Force
Crystal Palace Dispersal Centre
Source:8979246
6th February 1919
1923
dates
Age 26
Source:9019935
23rd September 1923
1923
employment
Florist
Source:9019935
23rd September 1923
1923
marriage
Ellen Louise McLaren
Source:9019935
23rd September 1923 - 26th April 1938
1926
children
Dorothy Mary Tyler
Source:9019935
2nd May 1926
1937
employment
Working nurseryman
Source:9019935
29th January 1937
1975
death
Worthing, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9019942
15th May 1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Pittman |
| Initials | EP |
| Last Name | Tyler |
| Source | 6633256 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Hotel, West Bolton Gardens, Kensington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st December 1915 | |
| Maidenhead College, College Avenue, Maidenhead | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/49475 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 138713 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 3rd class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 138713 | Royal Air Force | Training Depot | Private 2nd class | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 138713 | Royal Air Force | 2 Balloon Squadron | Private 2nd class | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 138713 | Royal Air Force | Crystal Palace Dispersal Centre | Private 2nd class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Mary Tyler | daughter | 2nd May 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Deeble Tyler | father | ||
| Martha Pittman | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Deeble Pittman | brother | 19th September 1898 | |
| Cyril Tyler | brother | October 1900 | |
| Dorothy Martha Tyler | sister | 10th January 1903 | |
| Mary Edna Tyler | sister | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Louise McLaren | wife | 23rd September 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-31 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-31 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Hugh19032 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hugh19032 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Hugh19032 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Hugh19032 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Hugh19032 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hugh19032 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Watson family tree on Ancestry.co.uk | Hugh19032 | |
| Petition for divorce, 1937 | Hugh19032 | |
| Grant of Probate, 1975 | Hugh19032 |
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