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We remember Ernest Louis Le Breton
We remember Ernest Louis Le Breton
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Hilda
Source:8762902
1884
1887
sibling
Frank
Source:8762902
1887
1890
sibling
William
Source:8762902
1890
1893
1901
location
Dock Cottages, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8762902
1901
1911
enlistment
Source:7675328
7th January 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
15244
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7675328
7th January 1911 - 14th February 1917
1911
employment
Carpenter
Source:7675328
1911
1911
employment
Private Royal Marines
Source:8762896
1911
1911
location
Walmer, Deal, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8762896
1911
1917
death
St Thomas, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8762892
Source:8762893
5th April 1917
burial
Littleham, Exmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
R. 65.
Source:8762903
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Louis |
| Initials | EL |
| Last Name | Le Breton |
| Source | 7675328 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dock Cottages, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Walmer, Deal, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15244 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Charles Le Breton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda | sister | 1884 | |
| Frank | brother | 1887 | |
| William | brother | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5'7" |
Media
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War GravePhoto of Grave in St Margaret & St Andrew's Churchyard, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Grave | Selena49658 | |
| Exmouth War Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Exmouth War Memorial | Selena49658 |
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