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Ettie Genealogy

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George Albert Ernest Ettie , my grandfather,
born 12 May 1877, in Gosport, served as a
ships cook in the Royal Navy. He retired as a
C.P.O. and after 18 months of civilian life felt
the need to return to the sea. On his first trip
out on the "Delphinula" he got malaria, died
in hospital, and is buried in Woltemade
Cemetery, Cape Town, South Africa.


My great uncle, Oliver Robert Bertram Ettie
(standing), also known as "Jumbo", was born
in Gosport, England c.1882 and died from an
accidental shooting on board HMS Niger.
"Jumbo" was a sergeant in the Royal Marine
Light Infantry. He is seen standing beside his
brother George.


Mary Bashford , my Great Grandmother,
born in Limpsfield, Surrey, England.
Married George Willis Hall.


Brother of Mary Bashford, Councillor William
Alfred Bashford
, born Limpsfield, Surrey,
England, c.1858. Died Richmond, Surrey,
England c.1929. Married Augusta Wallington.
He was Head Master of St. Mary's Boys School
during WW1 and Deputy Mayor of Richmond.