Peter Beckett Posted 15 June , 2005 Posted 15 June , 2005 Seeking any information including photos of Eric Crewdson. I have a copy of his MIC (WO/372/5) and he enlisted on 24 Aug 1915. He was the officer who sent my grandmother a letter confirming her husband, Sapper WE Beckett was hit by a shell on 1st Oct 1917 at the Butte, Polygon Wood. There are 189 Crewdsons on the 1901 Census and none look promising enough to part with money. I live in hope Peter
Dolphin Posted 15 June , 2005 Posted 15 June , 2005 Peter Major E Crewdson served as an observer with No 98 Sqn RAF; it wasn't unknown for Captains and Majors to transfer to the RFC and RAF and to keep their rank although performing what were normally a subaltern's duties . On 1 November 1918 Maj Crewdson and his pilot, 2Lt H W Whitlock, took off at 1130 in DH 9 D1109 on a bombing raid, their radiator was damaged during combat with enemy aircraft over Bouvignies with the result that the engine seized and they were forced to land. The aircraft was damaged, but both airmen were unhurt. I hope this helps you. Gareth
Peter Beckett Posted 15 June , 2005 Author Posted 15 June , 2005 Gareth, thats a great start. Where does that info come from? Peter PS can you PM regarding contact?
Dolphin Posted 15 June , 2005 Posted 15 June , 2005 Gareth, thats a great start. Where does that info come from? Peter PS can you PM regarding contact? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Peter Two sources: Trevor Henshaw's The Sky Their Battlefield; and Ray Sturtivant and Gordon Page's The DH 4/DH 9 File. I'll PM you now. Regards Gareth
Stebie9173 Posted 15 June , 2005 Posted 15 June , 2005 From Birth Registrations: Crewdson, Eric, birth registered March Quarter 1889, Kendal, Lancashire, Westmorland Steve.
Stebie9173 Posted 15 June , 2005 Posted 15 June , 2005 More info: On the 1901 Census as "Erie Crewdson" born 1889, Kendal, Westmorland at Westfield School, Sanatorium, Uppingham, Rutland. As a "Patient" and as a Schoolboy. 1891 Census, in Kendal: Eric Crewdson, aged 2, Father, Francis William Crewdson, banker, age 38 Mother, Annie Whitwell Crewdson, age 23 Bernard Francis Crewdson, age 3 Annie Violet K Crewdson, age 3 months all born Kendal, Westmorland Plus 3 servants : a Nurse, a cook and a waitress. Steve.
Peter Beckett Posted 15 June , 2005 Author Posted 15 June , 2005 Steve, thats brilliant! I saw the Erie and wondered whether to spend a quid or three. Fancy him coming from Kendal, just up the road from where I come from Probably explains why he was an officer, having a father who was a banker and a good education to boot. Thanks for that Peter
Stebie9173 Posted 15 June , 2005 Posted 15 June , 2005 If that's Uppingham School, then it's been about since the 1500s. Intrigued about the patient/Sanatorium part, though... Steve.
Peter Beckett Posted 15 June , 2005 Author Posted 15 June , 2005 Steve, I agree with your observations. I wonder if he had TB or something similar as a child. I know this letter was written from near Ypres but his handwriting seems a bit haphazard and he replied on the same letter which is still in the family's possession. He also signs off as a Major as well. Peter
Stebie9173 Posted 15 June , 2005 Posted 15 June , 2005 From the London Gazette 4-6-1917 AWARDED THE MILITARY CROSS. T./Lieut, (now acting Maj.) Eric Crewdson, R.E. ------ 8-2-1919 CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS. Temp, Maj. E. Crewdson, M.C., relinquishes his commn. on appt. to R.A.F. 30th Sept. 1918. ----- 18-2-1919 The undermentioned are transferred to the Unempld. List: — 3rd Feb 1919 2nd Lt. (Hon. Maj.) E. Crewdson (Maj., R.E.) ------ Did you know about the MC ? There may well be more but there are 61 mentions of "Crewdson" in the London Gazette during WW1! Steve.
linge Posted 15 June , 2005 Posted 15 June , 2005 Peter From the Uppingham School Roll (Came in May 1903) Crewdson, Eric [Lorne House] Born Dec 1888. Son of F. W. Crewdson, Summer How, Kendal. Entrance Scholarship, Uppingham School. Left Aug. 1906. McGill College, Montreal. Major R.E., and 2nd Lieut. R.A.F (1914-19) France and Italy; M.C. (1917); Mentioned in Dispatches (2). Engineer- E. Crewdson, Lowslack, Kendal. His brother Bernard Francis also went to Uppingham School Regards Pam
Peter Beckett Posted 16 June , 2005 Author Posted 16 June , 2005 Thanks to everyone who has contibuted so far. I had thought of possibly contacting any living descendants to help fill in the picture. He certainly, whilst in the RE, was very meticulous in filling in the war diaries for the 95th FC, which is why I know where my grandfather was shelled. Peter
Stebie9173 Posted 16 June , 2005 Posted 16 June , 2005 Someone has listed Eric Crewdson on GenesReunited as an ancestor - would you like me to contact him on your behalf? I cannot tell how closely related he is from the initial entries... Steve.
linge Posted 16 June , 2005 Posted 16 June , 2005 Peter Eric Crewdson married Mary Stuart Fyers on 20th January 1920 they had 2 sons Peter Eric Fyers Crewson John Francis Crewson Up to approx 5 years ago Peter his wife Barbara and son Christopher were living at an address in in Kendal. Up to approx 5 years ago John his wife and son were living at an address in Windermere Someone has prepared and posted a detailed family tree for the family. I think it may be the husband of Peter Eric Fyers Crewdson's daughter Susan Mary Crewdson. He has left an email address. If you are interested email me and I'll send the details. Regards Pam
7:29am Posted 16 June , 2005 Posted 16 June , 2005 some photos here, http://www.crewdson.com/ i shall see what else i can find
Peter Beckett Posted 16 June , 2005 Author Posted 16 June , 2005 Jim and Pam, Thank you both very much. It is incredible the the wealth of info which is available. I only wish my family was as easy to research. Jim, I have sent an email to Dick Crewsdon from the web page Pam and Steve, yes please send the email addresses via PM Again, Thanks to all and 3 cheers for the Bakers Pals Peter
Myrtle Posted 16 June , 2005 Posted 16 June , 2005 Excellent to find a photograph of Major Crewdson at his wedding.
Peter Beckett Posted 16 June , 2005 Author Posted 16 June , 2005 Myrtle, I agree. I am now hoping for one of him in uniform to sit next of the one I have of my grandparents wedding photo taken in 1916. Jim, Oh, to be a fly on the wall when Dick Crewdson reads my email Peter
Peter Beckett Posted 16 June , 2005 Author Posted 16 June , 2005 Pam, many thanks. Similar email on the way. Will post in this thread the results Peter
Stebie9173 Posted 16 June , 2005 Posted 16 June , 2005 I assume the engineer in this article may be "our" Eric Crewdson. Looks like he put his Royal Engineers experience to good use (or alternatively that's why he was in the RE) http://www.thisisthelakedistrict.co.uk/bus...owers_ahead.php By the way, the name of the person posting on GenesReunited is Stephen, so probably not of the same branch as Dick Crewdson. Steve.
Myrtle Posted 16 June , 2005 Posted 16 June , 2005 Eric Crewdson (1888-1967) was Managing Director of Gilbert Gilkes & Co Ltd. when the Turgo Impulse Turbine was produced.
7:29am Posted 16 June , 2005 Posted 16 June , 2005 i saw that but thought it may have been too much of a coincidence!!
Stebie9173 Posted 16 June , 2005 Posted 16 June , 2005 Eric Crewdson (1888-1967) was Managing Director of Gilbert Gilkes & Co Ltd. when the Turgo Impulse Turbine was produced. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Eric Crewdson was the one that designed the Turbine according to the link I posted. Steve.
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