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We remember Ernest Edward Sweet
We remember Ernest Edward Sweet
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1884
sibling
Florence Ethel
Source:8560079
1884
1888
sibling
David F
Source:8560079
1888
1890
sibling
Arthur Gordon
Source:8560079
1890
1891
location
Hereford Buildings, Church Street, Chelsea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8560079
1891
1892
sibling
Georgina
Source:8560083
1892
1892
location
Tower of London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8560083
1892
1896
service
British Army
4994
Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
2nd Battalion
Source:8559996
4th July 1896 - 3rd October 1913
1901
employment
Soldier
British Army
Source:8560082
1901
1901
location
Shorncliffe Camp, Cheriton, Folkestone
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8560082
23rd April 1901
1902
theatres
South West Africa :5b
Source:8559996
2nd May 1902 - 27th October 1902
1905
theatres
South West Africa :5b
Source:8559996
2nd June 1905 - 20th October 1907
1913
service
British Army
Sergeant
7342
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:8559994
3rd October 1913 - 28th October 1919
1914
marriage
Daisy May Evans
Source:8559996
30th August 1914
1915
children
Gwendoline May
Source:8559996
25th July 1915
1917
children
Frank Arthur George
Source:8559996
31st October 1917
1919
location
1 Beaconsfield Terrace, Canterbury
United Kingdom
Source:8559996
1919
1919
discharge
Source:8559996
28th October 1919
1956
death
Worcester
United Kingdom
Source:8559998
1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Edward |
| Initials | EE |
| Last Name | Sweet |
| Source | 8559993 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Beaconsfield Terrace, Canterbury | United Kingdom | known 1919 | ||
| Hereford Buildings, Church Street, Chelsea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Shorncliffe Camp, Cheriton, Folkestone | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 23rd April 1901 | |
| Tower of London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1892 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4994 | Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 2nd Battalion | ||
| British Army | 7342 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Sergeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendoline May | daughter | 25th July 1915 | |
| Frank Arthur George | son | 31st October 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Samuel Sweet | father | ||
| Mary Ann | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Ethel | sister | 1884 | |
| David F | brother | 1888 | |
| Arthur Gordon | brother | 1890 | |
| Georgina | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy May Evans | wife | 30th August 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 4'6" |
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Media
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Communities
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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