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We remember William Herbert Catt
We remember William Herbert Catt
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
Zitella Susan A Catt
Source:9130036
1870
1873
sibling
Horace Edward Catt
Source:9129976
22nd November 1873
1875
sibling
Kathleen Janet Catt
Source:9130055
1875
1877
sibling
Jack Albert Catt
Source:9130064
1877
1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:9129819
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Great Tettingworth, Heathfield, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9129819
3rd April 1881
1883
sibling
Edgar Catt
Source:9129979
29th March 1883
1885
sibling
Harold Joseph Catt
Source:9129984
25th April 1885
1888
sibling
Arthur Francis Catt
Source:9130088
1888
1890
sibling
Ivo Alured W Catt
Source:9130091
1890
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:9129827
5th April 1891
1891
location
118 Grafton Street, Clee with Weelsby, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9129827
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:9129840
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Domestic Groom
Great Grimsby
United Kingdom
Source:9129840
31st March 1901
1901
location
14 Duchess Street, Great Grimsby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9129840
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9129881
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Groom
Great Grimsby
United Kingdom
Source:9129881
2nd April 1911
1911
location
136 Alexandra Road, Great Grimsby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9129881
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 35
Source:9129628
24th November 1915
1915
employment
Goods Porter
Grimsby
United Kingdom
Source:9129628
24th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Grimsby
United Kingdom
Source:9129628
24th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
30892
Lincolnshire Regiment
Army Reserve
Source:9129628
25th November 1915 - 14th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
6187
Lincolnshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9129628
15th November 1916 - 30th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
7033
Lincolnshire Regiment
2/5th Battalion
Source:9129628
31st January 1917 - 19th January 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9129628
23rd February 1917
1917
internment
pow
Thuringia
Germany
Source:9129628
11th April 1917 - 18th January 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound to left hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:9129628
28th June 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound to left hand - possibly the original with 1918 written by William on the form instead of 1917, as 11th April was the date he was reported missing & captured?
Hospital/Institution
Source:9129628
11th April 1918
1919
service
British Army
Private
242141
Lincolnshire Regiment
2/5th Battalion
Source:9129628
19th January 1919 - 21st May 1919
1919
dates
Age 39
Source:9129628
21st May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9129628
21st May 1919
1919
location
136 Alexandra Road, Great Grimsby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9129628
21st May 1919
1920
marriage
Beatrice Billany
Source:9129904
1920
1922
children
Betty Catt
Source:9129909
1922
1924
children
Harold Catt
Source:9129896
30th April 1924
1926
children
Laura M Catt
Source:9129915
1926
1939
employment
Transport Worker
Grimsby
United Kingdom
Source:9129896
29th September 1939
1969
death
Not War Related
Grimsby, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:9130168
1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Herbert |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Catt |
| Source | 9130070 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Grafton Street, Clee with Weelsby, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 136 Alexandra Road, Great Grimsby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 136 Alexandra Road, Great Grimsby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st May 1919 | |
| 14 Duchess Street, Great Grimsby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Great Tettingworth, Heathfield, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30892 | Lincolnshire Regiment | Army Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 6187 | Lincolnshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7033 | Lincolnshire Regiment | 2/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 242141 | Lincolnshire Regiment | 2/5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Catt | daughter | 1922 | |
| Harold Catt | son | 30th April 1924 | |
| Laura M Catt | daughter | 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zitella Catt | mother | ||
| Joseph Catt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zitella Susan A Catt | sister | 1870 | |
| Horace Edward Catt | brother | 22nd November 1873 | |
| Kathleen Janet Catt | sister | 1875 | |
| Jack Albert Catt | brother | 1877 | |
| Edgar Catt | brother | 29th March 1883 | |
| Harold Joseph Catt | brother | 25th April 1885 | |
| Arthur Francis Catt | brother | 1888 | |
| Ivo Alured W Catt | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Billany | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-16 | 5'7" |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal and Award Roll image | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry William and Beatrice | Jane31029 | |
| CWGC Casualty Record Brother Jack Albert | Jane31029 | |
| Register of Soldiers' Effects Brother Jack Albert | Jane31029 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War Jack Albert Catt | Jane31029 | |
| CWGC Casualty Record Brother Arthur Francis | Jane31029 | |
| Register of Soldiers' Effects Brother Arthur Francis | Jane31029 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War Arthur Francis Catt | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Horace | Jane31029 | |
| School Admission Register Brother Edgar | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Harold | Jane31029 | |
| British Army Recipients of the Military Medal Brother Harold | Jane31029 | |
| Military Medal - Supplement to the London Gazette 23rd July 1919 Brother Harold | Jane31029 | |
| Found Dead in Bed. Brother Harold's Obit. Grantham Jrnl 9th Jan 1942 | Jane31029 | |
| Funeral at Belton Brother Harold | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte William Herbert Catt | Janet131695 |
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