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We remember Herbert Ernest Percival Tanner
We remember Herbert Ernest Percival Tanner
Timeline
Timeline
1815
dates
Age 24
Source:8778631
8th May 1815
1891
1907
sibling
Mary Tanner
Source:8778631
15th December 1907
1914
employment
Shunter
Midland Railway Company
Wickwar, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8778631
8th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:8778631
11th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/346S
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Portsmouth Division
Source:8778631
11th November 1914 - 8th January 1915
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
346 S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:8778631
11th November 1914
1914
location
Frith Lane, Wickwar, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8778631
11th November 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/346S
Victory, Royal Marine Brigade
Royal Naval Light Infantry
Source:8778631
9th January 1915 - 8th May 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8778631
9th January 1915 - 8th May 1915
1915
discharge
Source:8778631
8th May 1915
employment
Farm Labourer
Wickwar, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8778656
1915
death
Died of wounds
Died in the Second Battle of Krithia, grave unknown
Krithia
Turkey
Source:8778631
8th May 1915
burial
Gallipolli
Unknown
Turkey
Panel 2 to 7
Source:8778631
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Ernest Percival |
| Initials | HEP |
| Last Name | Tanner |
| Source | 8778631 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frith Lane, Wickwar, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th November 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PO/346S | Victory, Royal Marine Brigade | Royal Naval Light Infantry | Private | |
| Royal Navy | PO/346S | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Portsmouth Division | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 346 S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Tanner | mother | ||
| George Tanner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Tanner | sister | 15th December 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-11 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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HEP Tanner Service RecordRecord of his limited life in service ending in his death in action
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HEP Tanner Census 1891Showing the recently born Herbert in the 1891 CensusContributed by:
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Herbert Name in the War Dead RegisterList of those who died in service in the Great WarContributed by:
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Herbert Tanner War MedalsHerbert's war medals listed. Ironic that he was awarded the Victory Medal which was 3 years after his death. Given to his father.Contributed by:
Terry104030
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HEP Tanner Service Record | Terry104030 | |
| HEP Tanner 1911 Census | Terry104030 | |
| HEP Tanner Census 1891 | Terry104030 | |
| HEP Tanner name on Helles Memorial Panel 7.1 | Terry104030 | |
| Herbert Name in the War Dead Register | Terry104030 | |
| Herbert Tanner War Medals | Terry104030 |
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