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We remember Ellen Leonora Potter
We remember Ellen Leonora Potter
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1899
children
John William Potter
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14th November 1899
1905
children
Charles Craig Potter
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3rd July 1905
1918
awards
Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE)
British Award/Decoration
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4th January 1918
1918
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8694363
April 1918
employment
Woolwich Arsenal
Munitions
Forewoman
Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
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employment
Munitions
Forewoman
Woolwich
United Kingdom
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employment
Forewoman
Woolwich Arsenal
London
United Kingdom
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marriage
John Potter
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service
Other Empire Force
Munitions Worker
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1953
death
Not War Related
London
United Kingdom
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14th November 1953
burial
Eltham,London
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Munitions Worker |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Craig Potter | son | 3rd July 1905 | |
| John William Potter | son | 14th November 1899 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Craig | mother | ||
| John Craig | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Potter | husband |
Media
Media
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Ellen Lenora Potter, MOBEThe image comes from the IWM's collection of women's war work, commemorating Ellen Potter's MOBE. The badge she wears was given to munitions workers after the completion of two months' work.
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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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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IWM - Women's War Work portraits | Kristen1288 | |
| Women's 'On War Service' badge | Kristen1288 | |
| The London Gazette - 4 January 1918 | Kristen1288 | |
| Son's CWGC entry | Sharon133221 | |
| birth entry | marjorie133222 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ellen Lenora Potter, MOBE | Kristen1288 |
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