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We remember Albert Edward Pettitt
We remember Albert Edward Pettitt
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1893
children
Harry Walker Kneeshaw
Source:8584263
12th October 1893
1895
children
Rex Kneeshaw
Source:8584263
20th September 1895
1897
children
Annie Marion Kneeshaw
Source:8584263
28th February 1897
1902
marriage
Ann Marion McPhee
Source:8584263
22nd January 1902
1902
children
Edith Pettitt
Source:8584263
10th October 1902
1905
children
Mary Pettitt
Source:8584263
10th July 1905
1908
children
Albert Edward Pettitt
Source:8584263
13th February 1908
1909
children
Nellie Marion Pettitt
Source:8584263
14th August 1909
1912
awards
Certificate of Military Instruction
Other War Service Award
Source:8584405
29th February 1912
1914
employment
Farmer
RM of Glen Souris, Manitoba
Canada
Source:6098238
29th December 1914
1914
enlistment
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:6098238
29th December 1914
1922
awards
GVR
Other War Service Award
Source:6098238
February 1922
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
106489
Source:6098238
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
106489
Canadian Mounted Rifles, 12th Manitoba Dragoons
Source:6098238
1975
death
Not War Related
Died of old age
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:8584265
8th December 1975
burial
Brandon, Manitoba
Canada
Source:8584263
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Pettitt |
| Source | 8584265 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 106489 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 106489 | Canadian Mounted Rifles, 12th Manitoba Dragoons | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Certificate of Military Instruction | Other War Service Award | |
| GVR | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Pettitt | son | 13th February 1908 | |
| Nellie Marion Pettitt | daughter | 14th August 1909 | |
| Harry Walker Kneeshaw | stepson | 12th October 1893 | |
| Rex Kneeshaw | stepson | 20th September 1895 | |
| Annie Marion Kneeshaw | stepdaughter | 28th February 1897 | |
| Edith Pettitt | daughter | 10th October 1902 | |
| Mary Pettitt | daughter | 10th July 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Pettitt......Foster | mother | ||
| Percy Pettitt | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Marion McPhee | wife | 22nd January 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dark | brown | black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-29 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Albert Edward PettittThis picture shows my great grandfather with his war medals. They were sold out of the family. I have been looking for them for 30 years.
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1st CMR Overseas Expeditionary ForcesStaff Sgt's and Sgt's 1st CMR Overseas Expeditionary Forces. The x is Albert Edward PettittContributed by:
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Petit PettittPetit Pettitt Biography of a Brandon Oldtimer By Joan T. ThompsonContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Pettitt | Cheryl81411 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Pettitt | Cheryl81411 | |
| Albert Edward Pettitt | Cheryl81411 | |
| Albert Edward Pettitt | Cheryl81411 | |
| Albert's birth certificate | Cheryl81411 | |
| Obituary | Cheryl81411 | |
| 1st CMR Overseas Expeditionary Forces | Cheryl81411 | |
| Petit Pettitt | Cheryl81411 | |
| back of Petit Pettitt | Cheryl81411 | |
| Attestation paper | Cheryl81411 | |
| Certificate of Military Instruction | Cheryl81411 |
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