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We remember Ernest William Macro
We remember Ernest William Macro
Duplicate of Ernest W Macro
Duplicate of Ernest William Macro
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Lily Macro
Source:8930244
1891
1892
sibling
Olive Macro
Source:8930244
1892
1896
1901
location
55 Leicester Rd, East Finchley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8930244
April 1901
1911
location
55 Leicester Rd, East Finchley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8930247
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6774728
26th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
1658
Machine Gun Corps Motors
Source:6774728
26th March 1915
1916
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:8845580
1916 - 1919
1918
events
Pilot Training
Temporary transfer to RAF for pilot training.
Egypt
Source:6774728
14th July 1918
1918
events
Return to unit
Return to unit
Suez
Egypt
Following armistice was returned to unit in India rather than being allowed to return home.
Source:8845577
8th December 1918
1919
service
British Army
Cpl, A/Sjt
Motor Machine Guns
22 Battery
Source:6774728
30th July 1919
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8846979
1st November 1919
1919
commission
Unknown
Source:8845577
8th December 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6774728
8th December 1919
1921
marriage
Avis Mary Prosser
Source:8914560
21st July 1921
1931
children
John Anthony Macro
Source:8914566
22nd July 1931
awards
India General Service Medal 1909
Other War Service Award
Source:8845580
employment
Student
Source:6774728
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
322073
Source:6774728
service
British Army
Cpl, A/Sgt
1658
Motor Machine Guns
22 Bty
Source:8845580
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:8846979
1974
death
Not War Related
Peterborough
United Kingdom
Source:8914538
5th May 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest William |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Macro |
| Source | 6774728 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Leicester Rd, East Finchley | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 55 Leicester Rd, East Finchley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 322073 | ||||
| British Army | 1658 | Motor Machine Guns | 22 Bty | Cpl, A/Sgt | |
| British Army | 1658 | Machine Gun Corps Motors | Gunner | ||
| British Army | Motor Machine Guns | 22 Battery | Cpl, A/Sjt |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| India General Service Medal 1909 | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Unknown | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Anthony Macro | son | 22nd July 1931 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Macro ne Broughton | mother | ||
| William George Macro | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Macro | sister | 1891 | |
| Olive Macro | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis Mary Prosser | wife | 21st July 1921 |
Media
Media
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MedalsA/Sgt Macro's medals. British War Medal, Victory Medal and Indian General Service Medal with Afghanistan NWF 1919 bar.
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Communities
Communities
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22 Battery Motor Machine Gun ServiceMore about 22 Battery Motor Machine Gun Service
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Action at Badama Post, North West Frontier - 30/31 July 1919More about Action at Badama Post, North West Frontier - 30/31 July 1919
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Paul101225 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Paul101225 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Paul101225 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals | Paul101225 | |
| Mention in Dispatches | Paul101225 | |
| Birth Certificate | Paul101225 | |
| MGC(M) in action | Paul101225 | |
| Ernest William Macro death certificate | Paul101225 | |
| Wedding Day | Paul101225 | |
| Ernest William Macro | Paul101225 | |
| Ernest and John Macro | Paul101225 |
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We remember Ernest William Macro
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