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We remember Ella Trout
We remember Ella Trout
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Patience Trout
Source:8749565
1895
1896
1900
sibling
Clara Trout
Source:8749565
1900
1901
location
Hallsands, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8749565
1901
1907
sibling
Edith Trout
Source:8749584
1907
1911
employment
Domestic Servant
Source:8749571
1911
1911
location
Barton Cottage, South Pool, Kingsbridge, Devon
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8749571
1911
1917
service
Other Empire Force
Rescuer, Devon
Source:8749541
8th September 1917
1918
awards
Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8749536
4th January 1918
location
Trout's Hotel, Hallsands, South Devon.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8749541
1952
death
Kingsbridge, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8749577
1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ella |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Trout |
| Source | 8673202 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Cottage, South Pool, Kingsbridge, Devon | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Hallsands, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Trout's Hotel, Hallsands, South Devon. | United Kingdom | other group residence address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Rescuer, Devon |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| William Trout | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patience Trout | sister | 1895 | |
| Clara Trout | sister | 1900 | |
| Edith Trout | sister | 1907 |
Media
Media
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Risked the U-BoatsPhoto and caption regarding Ella Trout's rescue of a drowning soldier, the event for which she was awarded the MOBE.Contributed by:
Kristen1288
Communities
Communities
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MOBE - Female recipients of the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British EmpireMore about MOBE - Female recipients of the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IWM - Women's War Work portraits | Kristen1288 | |
| The Daily Mirror - Risked the U-Boats | Kristen1288 | |
| The London Gazette - 4 January 1918 | Kristen1288 | |
| Wiki - Ella Trout | Kristen1288 | |
| Sisters Against The Sea | Kristen1288 | |
| Brave Fisher Girl | Kristen1288 | |
| Free BMD Entry Ella Trout | Michael81646 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ella Trout, MOBE | Kristen1288 | |
| Reverse of Ella Trout photo | Kristen1288 | |
| Risked the U-Boats | Kristen1288 |
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