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Those Who Came After The Original 500

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Donated by Leslie Winsor

Herbert Redvers Pitcher

 

Herbert was born 13 August 1887 at St. John's, son of Jonathon Pitcher of Old Bonaventure and Miriam Churchill of Portugal Coveand. He was baptized on 14 September 1887 at the Church of England Cathedral. He joined the Royal Newfoundland Regiment in Jul 1915 and was assigned Regimental # 1729. He lived at 148 New Gower Street at the time. He spent time at the depot in Ayr, Scotland and went to France in 1918 and was selected for a boat race at Paris. He returned home in May of 1919 and was demobilized in June of that year! . He was married to Mary Susan Smith of Southport Trinity Bay. Susan passed away 25 July 1925. He signed his papers to petition for naturalization in the United States on 1 August 1929. Herbert is listed in the 1930 census for Bronx, New York with his wife Eva L. [born about 1892 in Cincinnati] She was working as a teacher and Herbert was a salesman. Herbert signed his naturalization papers on 12 January 1931 and at that time he was living at 4064 Bronx Blvd, Bronx, NY. Herbert returned to Newfoundland for a visit August 1935 - at that time he was listed as a widow. Herbert died in New York on 3 February 1953. Herbert's brother, Frederick Charles Pitcher, was also a member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Another brother, James Pitcher also enlisted but was rejected at the time due to sickness.

 

Front of Silver Star [For King and Empire ~ Services Rendered]	Back of Silver Star [Herbert Pitcher ~ N 1464]

 

Postcard from Herbert

Back of Postcard

To Mrs. A. Winsor #10 Central Street, St. John's, Newfoundland. Dear Janet March 11 1916- This is a postal of the Band. I suppose you will recognize Ches Peet. Tell Charlie Piercy that Fred left this afternoon for the front. Give my love to all at home. Will be having some photos later this week. Will send one. Love to Mother and all the family. Bye Bye. From Brother Herb.

 

WW I Memorial in St. John's, Newfoundland

 

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