William Ernest Bowmer (1895–1970)

Acting Corporal

Royal Munster Fusiliers G/833 1/G Battalion

Biography
On the original Roll of Honour was recorded Ernest Bowmer. After much research it is thought that it was William Ernest Bowmer who was known as Ernie rather than William. Ernie worked at the wire works. He was born and raised at Crich Carr. His father was the Whatstandwell sub-postmaster from 1893–1935 and also the local postman for many years. During the war, Ernest served with the Royal Munster Fusiliers and was demobbed in Oct 1919. In 1922 he returned to Crich Carr and married Amy Mason (sister of the four Mason brothers on the Roll). He spent his working life as a clerk at Ambergate wireworks and in later years relocated to the Common, Crich.

It is unknown whether his younger brother John James Bowmer served during the war. Like his brother he was known by his middle name – James (Jim).

Medal Index Record
Bowmer William E awarded Victory and British War medals
Class Z; A.R. 18/10/19

CENSUS INFORMATION

1901: Whatstandwell

Forename Surname Relationship Age Occupation Where born
John Bowmer Head 33 Sub post master Crich Carr
Annie R Bowmer wife 29   Crich Carr
William E Bowmer son 5   Crich Carr
John J Bowmer son 3   Crich Carr

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1911: Post Office, Whatstandwell

Forename Surname Relationship Age Occupation Where born
John Bowmer Head 44 Postman Crich
Annie Rebecca Bowmer wife 39   Crich
William Ernest Bowmer son 15 Wireworks Crich
John James Bowmer son 13   Crich

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1939 Register: Jesamine Cottage, Crich
William E Bowmer b.25 September 1895; Chief Clerk Wire Manufacturer
Amy Bowmer b.9 February 1997