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We remember David Frank Hewitt
We remember David Frank Hewitt
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9381130
2nd April 1911
1911
location
West Street, Bere Regis, Wareham,Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9381130
2nd April 1911
1917
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6518108
16th February 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K41343
HMS Victory II
Source:6518108
17th February 1917
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K41343
HMS Victory
Source:9408935
16th February 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6518108
27th February 1919
1924
marriage
Victoria B Stevens
Source:9381134
1924
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Frank |
| Initials | DF |
| Last Name | Hewitt |
| Source | 9381130 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Street, Bere Regis, Wareham,Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K41343 | HMS Victory II | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K41343 | HMS Victory | Stoker 1st Class |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hewitt | mother | ||
| Frank Hewitt | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria B Stevens | wife | 1924 |
Media
Media
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Protection and Identity CertificateCertificate sent to David after being demobilised February, 1919.
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Certificate of ServiceThis document details his Service and Medals receivedContributed by:
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Certificate of Service (pg3)A record of David's Service during his two years in The Royal Navy.Contributed by:
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St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis.This is a photo of the village church. Stoker 1st Class David Frank Hewitt was one of 'those who served' in WWI with links to Bere Regis.
Contributed by:
Amy127
Communities
Communities
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Bere Regis, Dorset. Those That Served.More about Bere Regis, Dorset. Those That Served.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul141391 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Paul141391 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Protection and Identity Certificate | Paul141391 | |
| Certificate of Service | Paul141391 | |
| Stokers' Manuel 1912 | Paul141391 | |
| Service Medals | Paul141391 | |
| Certificate of Service (pg3) | Paul141391 | |
| St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis. | Amy127 |
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