Harry Tutin
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Harry was born about 1883, the son of James and Hannah Tutin (CWGC). He had at least three siblings: William, Herbert and Emily. Harry married Elizabeth (surname either Rose or Butterworth) in 1906 (O/N/D Nottingham). They had three children: Nellie Elizabeth b. 1907 (A/M/J Nottingham), Albert Edward b. 1908 (J/A/S Nottingham)) and Ethel birth registered 1910 (J/F/M Nottingham). In 1911 Harry (28), a tram conductor electric, and Elizabeth (28) were living at 12 Mansfield Street, Sherwood, Nottingham, with their three children, Nellie (3), Albert (2) and Ethel (1). The family was still at the same address when Harry was killed in 1915. Harry's widow later remarried (Matthews) and lived at of 61 Alfred Street South, Nottingham (CWGC). His brother Herbert joined the Territorial Force in 1913 and named his brothers Harry and William as his next of kin; he gave the address for both of them as 49 Clarence Street, Carlton Road, Nottingham. William had been recorded on the 1911 Census living at 49 Clarence Street, Carlton, with his uncle and aunt, Charles Simmons (56) and Ada Simmons (46) who were childless. He was 16 years old and employed as a van lad. Herbert was apparently fostered at a few weeks old by a Mrs Sarah Ann Mellors who lived in Sneinton. He served as a private with the 7th (Robin Hood) Bn Sherwood Foresters and was killed in France on 13 October 1915 (Loos Memorial).
Harry had served in the Boer War. He arrived in theatre in Gallipoli on 18 July 1915 and was presumed killed 'on or about 9 August 1915'. Harry has no known grave and is commemorated on the Helles Memorial. He qualified for the 1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Harry Tutin served in the Boer War (NEP notice 1916); the following letter may have been written by him: Nottingham Evening Post, 27 November 1899: ‘Letter from a Nottingham Reservist. A letter has been received from 2591 Private Tutin, of the Derbyshire Regiment, dated November 20th, in the course of which he says: ‘We are now about nine hours’ sail from Malta, and have a beautiful view of the North African coast. I do hope with all my heart that we shall land at the Cape in time for a go at the Boers, but I doubt it very much, because we have to call at so many places after we leave Malta. We call at Cyprus to pick up a detachment of our battalion .. W expect to arrive at Durban on the 17th of December; so we have been told by the officer in command … I fully expect I shall be back again with you no later than March.' (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, 31 December 1914: ‘Five brothers in Khaki. Nottingham Family’s Proud Record. Five brothers in a family with local associations are at present serving their King and country. Sergeant-instructor Arthur Tutin of the Sherwood Foresters, served in the South African war. Sergeant-instructor Harry Tutin (president of the Nottingham branch of the Tramway and Vehicle Workers’ Union) is in the Lincolnshire Regiment, and served in South Africa. Gunner Thomas Tutin of the 75th Battery, RFA, is now at the front. Privates William (Northumberland Fusiliers) and Herbert Tutin (Sherwood Foresters), are recruits to Kitchener’s army. The sixth brother, Albert, served with the Sherwood Foresters in the Tirah campaign, and died of enteric fever.’ (britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, 23 September 1915, photograph with caption: ‘Sgt H. Tutin, 6th Lincolns, 12 Mansfield Street, Sherwood, President Nottm. Tramwaymen and Vehicle Workers’ Union, reported missing Aug. 9th.' Nottingham Evening Post, 'Roll of Honour' (abridged), 19 November 1915: 'Private H [Herbert] Tutin, 1/7th Sherwood Foresters, Coburg Square, Walker Street, Nottingham. Killed in action October 13th. Brother of Sgt H [Harry] Tutin.' 'In memoriam' notice published 3rd June 1916 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “TUTIN. – Sergeant H. Tutin, Lincolnshire Regiment, died August 9th, 1915 (official news); fought in Boer War. – Silently mourned by his sorrowing wife and children, 28, Haydn-road, Sherwood.” 'In memoriam' notices published 9th August 1917 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “TUTIN. – In loving memory of Sergeant Harry Tutin, Lincolnshire Regiment (late tramways), died August 9th, 1915. Midnight stars shine on the grave of one we love but could not save. – Loving wife and children. “TUTIN. – In loving memory of my dear brother Harry (Sergeant H. Tutin, Lincolns), died at the Dardanelles August 9th, 1915. Sadly missed. – Sister Emily.” 'In memoriam' notices published 9th August 1918 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “TUTIN. – In loving memory of my dear husband, Sergt. Harry Tutin, who died August 9th, 1915. Ever in our thoughts. – Loving wife and children. “TUTIN. – In loving memory of my dear brother, Sergt. Harry Tutin (late tramways), who died at the Dardanelles, August 9th, 1915. Sadly missed. – Sister Emily.” 'In memoriam' notices published 9th August 1919 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “TUTIN. – In loving memory of Sergt. Harry Tutin, 6th Lincolns (late tramways), did Dardanelles August 9th, 1915. Sadly missed. – Loving wife and children. “TUTIN. – In loving memory of my dear brother, Sgt. Harry Tutin, 6th Lincolns, died at the Dardanelles August 9th, 1915. Sadly missed. – Sister Emily.” Above in memoriam are courtesy Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918
