Private George HOWITT 1914–1943

Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald 29 August 1941

Photo og George Howitt

George HOWITT was born in Crich parish on 4 March 1914, the son of George Henry HOWITT and Lilian (Lily) FLETCHER.

1939 Register: Coddington, Whatstandwell
Lilian HOWITT; b. 27 August 1878; Unpaid domestic duties; widowed
John HOWITT; b. 6 October 1908; Stone Mason; single
Harry HOWITT; b. 30 October 1910; Gritstone quarryman; single
George HOWITT; b. 4 March 1914; Grocery Shop Assistant; single
[RG101/5941C/012/35 Letter Code: RCHP]
His father George Henry had died in 1934.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

CWGC certificate for George Howitt

Inscription

ONE OF THE BEST IN EVERY WAY LOVED AND MISSED EVERY DAY. LOVING WIFE MARY, DAUGHTERS KATHLEEN, MARGARET

George HOWITT married Mary Lilian BANNISTER in Q4 of 1939 in the Bakewell Registration District (which covers the Matlock area).

One daughter was born in Q2 of 1940 and another daughter in Q1 of 1943.

Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald 29 August 1941
SERVING WITH THE FORCES
Pte George Howitt, Leceister Rgt., husband of Mrs. Mary L. Howitt, 1 Masson Road, Matlock Bath was called up on May 17th 1940. He is the youngest son of Mrs. George Howitt, Coddington Lane, Whatstandwell. He has a baby daughter