Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Harold Edward Pitt
We remember Harold Edward Pitt
Duplicate of Harold E Pitt
Also remembered by 3 people
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Albert John Pitt
Source:7725473
1880
1882
sibling
Frederick B Pitt
Source:7725473
1882
1884
birth
Erdington,Birmingham, Warwickshire.
United Kingdom
Source:7070567
Source:9582967
8th September 1884
1887
sibling
Lily Pitt
Source:7725473
1887
1890
sibling
Fanny Amy Pitt
Source:7725473
1890
1891
location
Long Acre Nechells
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7725473
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Striker (Spader Shovel Factory)
Source:7725472
31st March 1901
1901
location
Wainwright Street Aston Manor
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7725472
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Ada K Pitt
Source:7725472
1901
1908
marriage
Ellice Boylinn
Source:7070567
12th April 1908
1908
marriage
Ella Boyllin
Source:9586336
12th April 1908
1908
marriage
Ellice Bertha Boyllin
Source:7725485
1908
1911
employment
Police Constable
Source:7725471
2nd April 1911
1911
location
7 Lakey Lane Hall Green Near Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7725471
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 30
Source:9586336
8th September 1914
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
5046
Coldstream Guards
Source:5397937
1915
death
Died of wounds
Received fatal injuries when a hand grenade, thrown by one of the enemy, burst under him. Buried in Lillers Communal Cemetery.
No 4 Clearing Station Lillers Pas de Calais
France
Source:7070567
Source:7738959
2nd February 1915
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5397937
22nd June 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
Lillers Cemetery Pas De Calais France
France
B 111 45
Source:9586336
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold Edward |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Pitt |
| Source | 7070567 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Lakey Lane Hall Green Near Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Long Acre Nechells | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Wainwright Street Aston Manor | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5046 | Coldstream Guards | Lance Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Mary Ann Pitt | mother | ||
| Francis John Pitt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert John Pitt | brother | 1880 | |
| Frederick B Pitt | brother | 1882 | |
| Lily Pitt | sister | 1887 | |
| Fanny Amy Pitt | sister | 1890 | |
| Ada K Pitt | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellice Bertha Boyllin | wife | 1908 | |
| Ellice Boylinn | wife | 12th April 1908 | |
| Ella Boyllin | wife | 12th April 1908 |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
War MemorialWWI War Memorial featuring Lance Serjeant Pitt. This memorial was in St Barnabas Church Erdington Warwickshire.
Contributed by:
Sharon36563 -
-
GRAVE REGISTRATION DOCUMENTSGrave Registration Reports (GRRs) are standard forms which detail graves for which the Commission is responsible within a particular burial ground. They provide basic details of the individuals, such as name, service number, rank, regiment, unit and date of death, and are listed in Plot, Row and Grave order.Contributed by:
Sharon36563 -
GRAVE REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS - REGISTERSRegisters were produced by the Commission on a cemetery-by-cemetery or memorial-by-memorial basis, and eventually ran to 1,500 volumes. They contain an entry for each individual, with details of their rank, regiment, unit and date of death. Many of the entries also include additional information such as next of kin details.Contributed by:
Sharon36563 -
HEADSTONE DOCUMENTSThese documents provide details of what was actually inscribed on an individual’s headstone. Their main purpose was to help manage the enormous programme of headstone production and engraving the Commission embarked on in the immediate aftermath of the First World War.Contributed by:
Sharon36563 -
HEADSTONE DOCUMENTS 2These documents provide details of what was actually inscribed on an individual’s headstone. Their main purpose was to help manage the enormous programme of headstone production and engraving the Commission embarked on in the immediate aftermath of the First World War.Contributed by:
Sharon36563 -
UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929This database contains records detailing the money owed to soldiers of the British Army who died in service from 1901 to 1929.Contributed by:
Sharon36563 -
Lance Serjeant 5046 Harold Edward PittIn Coldstream Guards uniform 1903 - 06
Contributed by:
Anthony66812 -
-
Hal and Ella MarriageMarriage 12th April 1908 St Johns Church SparkhillContributed by:
Anthony66812 -
-
Picture World Roll Of Honour FeaturePicture World giving details of Hals deathContributed by:
Anthony66812 -
Transcript of the St Barnabas WW1 memorialTranscript of the St Barnabas WW1 memorial – a project by The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry: - “Monumental Inscriptions St Barnabas Erdington Warwickshire” A record of the memorials made by parishioners of St. Barnabas Church in 1980. Available from https://www.bmsgh-shop.org.uk/Contributed by:
Sharon36563 -
-
-
-
Hal's Hudson WhistleHudson whistle that was with Hal on the day he diedContributed by:
Anthony66812 -
-
War memorial St Barnabas church, ErdingtonHarold E Pitt last name on second columnContributed by:
Anthony66812 -
-
Hals Birth CerificateHals Birth Certificate 8th September 1884 High Street Erdington Warwickshire.Contributed by:
Anthony66812 -
High Street ErdingtonHal was born in one of these cottages which were demolished in the 1950s. They were virtually opposite the entrance to Erdington Abbey.Contributed by:
Anthony66812 -
Hal and his bother Frederick Burberry PITTHal pictured with his brother (in uniform) Frederick Burberry Pitt (5414 Coldstream Guards). Frederick was wounded at First Ypres whilst also serving in 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards and sent home.Contributed by:
Anthony66812 -
Kings Heath Division Worcestershire ConstabularyHal is situated second from left back row.Contributed by:
Anthony66812 -
Hal PC 196 Worcestershire ConstabularyExtract from group photograph taken Kings Heath 1906.Contributed by:
Anthony66812 -
Hal in plain clothesPhotograph taken at unknow location between 9th July 1911 and 8th November 1911. Colleagues left to right 429 Archibald James, 354 Edward Stevens, 333 William Thomas, 224 Thomas Rogers, 83 ????, 214 Fred Sanders, 196 Harold Edward Pitt, 224 Thomas Rogers.Contributed by:
Anthony66812 -
-
Harold Edward Pitt, Worcs Police, Kings HeathHal in standing top row extreme left.Contributed by:
Anthony66812 -
West Midlands Police 100 year commemoration.On 9th November 2018 The West Midlands Police Commemorated every soldier who served in the Great War who was a member of the Birmingham City Police. This is Hal's commemoration page. He was PC E 201 (Warrant No. 8004) upon his transfer from Worcestershire Police on 9th November 1911.Contributed by:
Anthony66812 -
Hals Marriage CerificateCopy of Hal and Ellas Marriage Certificate St John The Evangelist's Church SparkhillContributed by:
Anthony66812
Communities
Communities
-
St Barnabas Church Erdington BirminghamMore about St Barnabas Church Erdington Birmingham
-
Tribute To Brummies Who Served In World War OneMore about Tribute To Brummies Who Served In World War One
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front - 1914-1918 | Sharon36563 | |
| 5046 Lance-Sergeant Harold Edward Pitt | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post 23 February 1915 | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| Index Card | Sharon36563 | |
| GRAVE REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS | Sharon36563 | |
| GRAVE REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS - REGISTERS | Sharon36563 | |
| HEADSTONE DOCUMENTS | Sharon36563 | |
| HEADSTONE DOCUMENTS 2 | Sharon36563 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Sharon36563 | |
| Lance Serjeant 5046 Harold Edward Pitt | Anthony66812 | |
| Hal at Sparkhill Police Station 1906 | Anthony66812 | |
| Hal and Ella Marriage | Anthony66812 | |
| Army Form B104-82 | Anthony66812 | |
| Picture World Roll Of Honour Feature | Anthony66812 | |
| Transcript of the St Barnabas WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| Letter from Private B C Nightgale to Ella | Anthony66812 | |
| Hal's grave | Anthony66812 | |
| Hals War and Victory Medals | Anthony66812 | |
| Hal's Hudson Whistle | Anthony66812 | |
| Harold Edward Pitt death certificate | Anthony66812 | |
| War memorial St Barnabas church, Erdington | Anthony66812 | |
| Police headquarters, Lloyd house | Anthony66812 | |
| Hals Birth Cerificate | Anthony66812 | |
| High Street Erdington | Anthony66812 | |
| Hal and his bother Frederick Burberry PITT | Anthony66812 | |
| Kings Heath Division Worcestershire Constabulary | Anthony66812 | |
| Hal PC 196 Worcestershire Constabulary | Anthony66812 | |
| Hal in plain clothes | Anthony66812 | |
| 3 Thornhill Road Sparkhill | Anthony66812 | |
| Harold Edward Pitt, Worcs Police, Kings Heath | Anthony66812 | |
| West Midlands Police 100 year commemoration. | Anthony66812 | |
| Hals Marriage Cerificate | Anthony66812 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Harold Edward Pitt
Also remembered by 3 people
