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We remember Ernest Edward Cannings
We remember Ernest Edward Cannings
Timeline
Timeline
1868
sibling
Charles Cannings Or Ellis
Source:6628591
12th February 1868
1870
sibling
Charlotte Cannings
Source:6628591
8th December 1870
1872
sibling
William Cannings
Source:6628591
23rd November 1872
1874
sibling
Thomas Cannings
Source:6628591
5th February 1874
1876
sibling
Mary Ann Cannings
Source:6628591
2nd June 1876
1878
sibling
Henry George Cannings
Source:6628591
1st July 1878
1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:6628591
1881
1881
location
Sleight Cottages, Potterne, Devizes, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6628591
1881
1881
sibling
Fred Cannings
Source:6628591
17th May 1881
1884
sibling
Agnes Louisa Kate Cannings
Source:6628591
7th May 1884
1885
sibling
Elsie Jane Cannings
Source:6628591
2nd August 1885
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:6629003
1891
1891
location
Little End, Potterne, Devizes, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6629003
1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:6628958
1901
1901
employment
Navvy
Potterne Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:6628958
1901
1901
location
Coxwell Lane, Potterne, Devizes, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6628958
1901
1911
employment
Ostler
Red Lion Inn
Avebury Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:6629013
1911
1911
location
Red Lion Inn, Avebury, Nr Marlborough, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6629013
1911
service
British Army
Private
6765
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:704902
service
British Army
Private
6765
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8483168
1915
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7024684
Source:6629224
12th March 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
1. B. 2. La Laiterie Military Cemetery,West Vlaanderen,Belgium
Belgium
Source:7024684
Source:8483168
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Edward |
| Initials | EE |
| Last Name | Cannings |
| Source | 6628591 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coxwell Lane, Potterne, Devizes, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 | |
| Little End, Potterne, Devizes, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Red Lion Inn, Avebury, Nr Marlborough, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| Sleight Cottages, Potterne, Devizes, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6765 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6765 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Also Known As Betsy Cannings | mother | ||
| George Cannings | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Cannings or Ellis | brother | 12th February 1868 | |
| Charlotte Cannings | sister | 8th December 1870 | |
| William Cannings | brother | 23rd November 1872 | |
| Thomas Cannings | brother | 5th February 1874 | |
| Mary Ann Cannings | sister | 2nd June 1876 | |
| Henry George Cannings | brother | 1st July 1878 | |
| Fred Cannings | brother | 17th May 1881 | |
| Agnes Louisa Kate Cannings | sister | 7th May 1884 | |
| Elsie Jane Cannings | sister | 2nd August 1885 |
Media
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Headstone of Ernest CanningsGrave of Ernest Cannings in La Laiterie Military Cemetary near Kemmel Belgium
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ruth35737 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ruth35737 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ruth35737 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ruth35737 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Ruth35737 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | MARY2719 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone of Ernest Cannings | Ruth35737 | |
| Roll of Honour | Selena49658 |
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