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We remember Mortimer Thomas Merry
We remember Mortimer Thomas Merry
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1891
location
Blacksmith's house, High Street, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9591652
1891
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9500494
1911
1911
employment
Mailman
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:9500494
1911
1911
location
The Eagle Public House, Benet Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9500494
1911
1928
marriage
Edith
Source:9500509
1928
1951
dates
Age 72
Source:9500517
1951
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
R/1801
Royal Naval Division
Source:9591643
location
Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:6226966
1951
death
Unknown
Saffron Walden, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9500517
1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Mortimer Thomas |
| Initials | MT |
| Last Name | Merry |
| Source | 9500482 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith's house, High Street, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| The Eagle Public House, Benet Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | R/1801 | Royal Naval Division | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Merry nee Plaw | mother | ||
| Sidney Merry | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith | wife | 1928 |
Media
Media
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Invitation to the Whittlesford Dinner of 1920Mortimer Thomas Merry was invited to the Dinner for 100 men of Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, who served in World War One
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Able Seaman Mortimer Merry's hatsAble Seaman Mortimer Merry's hats, showing the names of H.M.S. Shikari and H.M.S. Versatile
Contributed by:
Whittlesford124584
Communities
Communities
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The Whittlesford Society: 'The Whittlesford 100' and the Impact on the Village of World War OneMore about The Whittlesford Society: 'The Whittlesford 100' and the Impact on the Village of World War One
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Whittlesford124584 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Whittlesford124584 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Whittlesford124584 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Whittlesford124584 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Whittlesford124584 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Whittlesford124584 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation to the Whittlesford Dinner of 1920 | Whittlesford124584 | |
| Able Seaman Mortimer Merry's hats | Whittlesford124584 |
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