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We remember Walter Mewett
We remember Walter Mewett
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Annie
Source:9095708
1873
1882
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7169168
1882
1884
sibling
Amy
Source:9095708
1884
1886
sibling
Daisy
Source:9095708
1886
1889
sibling
Leonard
Source:9095708
1889
1891
location
Wannock
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9095708
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Alexander
Source:9095708
1891
1911
location
Stanhope Lines, Aldershot
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9095720
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Royal Sussex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9095720
April 1911
1914
marriage
Florence Blake
Source:9095718
1914
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9575047
22nd June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1120
Corps of Military Police
Source:9575047
17th July 1915
1916
death
Died at home of tuberculosis.
United Kingdom
Source:7169168
Source:9095713
22nd July 1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7169168
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1120
Military Police Corps
Source:7169168
location
7, Birmingham St., Southampton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7169168
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
147 N. 302
Source:7169168
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Mewett |
| Source | 7169168 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Birmingham St., Southampton | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Stanhope Lines, Aldershot | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Wannock | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1120 | Military Police Corps | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Royal Sussex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 1120 | Corps of Military Police | Lance Corporal |
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 | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Mewett | father | ||
| Emily | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | sister | 1873 | |
| Amy | sister | 1884 | |
| Daisy | sister | 1886 | |
| Leonard | brother | 1889 | |
| Alexander | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Blake | wife | 1914 |
Media
Media
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Remembrance Day, Southampton Old Cemetery 2013Lance Corporal Walter Mewett is buried in Southampton Old Cemetery (image 08/2013)
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Remembered with HonourLance Corporal Walter Mewett, Military Police Corps, is buried in Southampton Old Cemetery.Contributed by:
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Grave in Southampton Old CemeteryLance Corporal Walter Mewett is buried in Southampton Old Cemetery (image 08/2013)Contributed by:
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Lance Corp. W. Mewett"The boys didn't shirk," Southampton Times 17 July 1915
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Mentioned in despatches"The boys didn't shirk," Southampton Times 17 July 1915Contributed by:
Veronica157888
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance Day, Southampton Old Cemetery 2013 | DR117137 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Headstone | Ben9585 | |
| Grave in Southampton Old Cemetery | DR117137 | |
| Lance Corp. W. Mewett | Veronica157888 | |
| Mentioned in despatches | Veronica157888 |
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