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We remember Ernest George Collett
We remember Ernest George Collett
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
location
Highworth Road,Lower Stratton,Swindon,Wilts.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492753
1891
1901
location
The Street,Stratton st Margarets,Swindon,Wilts.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492761
1901
1911
location
Portobello Barracks,Rathmines & Rathgar West,Dublin.
Ireland
military residence address
Source:8890669
1911
1914
children
Ellen Collett
Source:8890670
1914
1914
marriage
Ellen Iles
Source:8492752
1914
employment
Machinist, Locomotive Works
Great Western Railway
Swindon
United Kingdom
Source:8492755
service
British Army
Private
7646
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:895148
service
British Army
Private
7646
Wiltshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8492757
1915
death
Killed in Action
His brother John born 1891, was KIA in Pas de Calais,FRANCE. 09/04/1917.
Ypres,West Vlaanderen.
Belgium
Source:7521402
Source:8492757
12th March 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7521402
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Collett |
| Source | 7521402 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth Road,Lower Stratton,Swindon,Wilts. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| Portobello Barracks,Rathmines & Rathgar West,Dublin. | Ireland | military residence address | 1911 | |
| The Street,Stratton st Margarets,Swindon,Wilts. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7646 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7646 | Wiltshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Collett | daughter | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Collett | mother | ||
| William Collett | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Iles | wife | 1914 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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All Brave young (Lions) from Wiltshire,some ex pupils of North Wilts Tech. Col.More about All Brave young (Lions) from Wiltshire,some ex pupils of North Wilts Tech. Col.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Great War Book held by STEAM Museum Swindon | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Regt. Badge | Bryan5462 |
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