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Surname: GARRATT
Forename(s): Ernest Walter Maurice
Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
Service No: 40858
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: South Staffordshire Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 1st Battalion
Division: 7th Division
Age: 18
Date of Death: 1917-10-26
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 90 to 92.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Ernest Walter Maurice Garratt was the son of James and Emma Garratt, née Standing. James was born at Brixton Deverill, Wiltshire and Emma at Barnoldswick, Yorkshire. Ernest was the half-brother of Sgt Philip Henry Garratt, who was awarded the D.C.M. in the Great War and cousin of Private Greenwood James Standing (28427) (q.v.).
1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: Newtown - Ernest Walter Garratt, aged 1 year, born Barnoldswick, son of James and Emma Garratt.
1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: Craven House - Ernest Walter Maurice Garratt, aged 11 years, born Barnoldswick, son of James and Emma Garratt.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Ernest W.M. Garratt, 40858, South Staffordshire Regiment.
Ernest was killed in action near Gheluvelt during the Battles of Ypres, 1917, 31 July-10 November, at the Second Battle of Passchendaele, 26 October-10 November.
A short biography of Ernest is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
GARRATT, Ernest W. Maurice, aged 18, South Staffs, Regt., Craven House, Newtown, [Barnoldswick], killed in action Oct. 26, 1917.
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Private Ernest Walter Maurice GARRATT
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: South Staffordshire Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 7th Division
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18 January 1918
BARNOLDSWICK – WOUNDED AND MISSING
Private Ernest Walter Maurice Garratt, youngest son of Mr. James Garratt, Craven House, Newtown, Barnoldswick, has been posted as missing since October 26th. He had previously been reported wounded on that date. Private Garratt, who was in his 19th year, first joined the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, but after going out to France last spring he was transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and later to the South Staffs. Regiment. In civil life he was employed at Messrs. Gill and Gott’s Motor Garage, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick.
11 October 1918
Pte. Ernest W. M. Garratt, Barnoldswick
The Military Authorities have sent a notification to Mr. and Mrs. James Garratt, Craven House, Newtown, Barnoldswick, presuming the death of their youngest son, Private Ernest W. Maurice Garrett, of the South Staffs. Regiment, who was previously posted missing on October 26th last year. Private Garratt, who was only 18 years old, enlisted in, the ‘Duke’s three years ago, being subsequently transferred to the Flying Corps, the Bedford’s, and the South Staffs. With the South Staffs he landed in France about six weeks prior to the date of his supposed death. His two brothers (one of whom is Sergeant Garratt, D.C.M.) are also serving.
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18 January 1918
BARNOLDSWICK
WOUNDED AND MISSING
Pte. Ernest Walter Maurice Garratt, youngest son of Mr. James Garratt, Craven House, Newtown, Barnoldswick, has been posted as missing since October 26th. He had previously been reported wounded on that date. Pte. Garratt, who was in his 19th year, first joined the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, but after going out to France last spring he was transferred to the Flying Corps and later to the South Staffordshire Regiment. In civil life he was employed at Messrs. Gill and Gott, motor garage, Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick.
11 October 1918
Barnoldswick Private’s Death “Presumed”
The military authorities have sent a notification to Mr. and Mrs. James Garratt, Craven House, Newtown, Barnoldswick, presuming the death of their youngest son, Pte. Ernest W. Maurice Garratt, of the South Staffs. Regiment, who was previously posted missing on Oct. 26th last year. Pte. Garratt, who was only 18 years of age, enlisted to the Duke’s over three-years ago, being subsequently transferred to the Flying Corps, the Bedfords, and the South Staffs., with the latter of whom he landed in France about six weeks prior to the date of his supposed death. His twin brothers (one of whom is Sergt. Garratt D.C.M.) are also serving.
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