Trafford

Born during the June quarter 1891 in the Prestwich R.D. - ref: 8d/449, the
son of Lt. & Qmr. Thomas & the late Alice Ann Gittins (nee Goodwin).

His mother died in 1893.  His father then married Ellen Ashton in 1894.

1901 Census - Heyes Lane, Timperley.  Family listed as 'GITTENS'.   Son -
aged: 9 - born: Manchester.    Head of household - Thomas Gittens - Married
- aged: 25 - occ: Buyer of Tailor's Trimmings - born: Manchester.   Also -
Ellen Gittens - Wife - aged: 30 - born: Warrington, Northamptonshire.

1911 Census - Eastwell Villas, Heyes Lane, Timperley.     Family listed as
'GITHINS'.   Son - Unmarried - aged: 19 - occ: Shipping Clerk - born:
Manchester.   Head of household - Thomas Githins - Married - aged: 35 -
occ: Woolen Salesman - born: Manchester.   Also - Ellen Githins - Wife -
aged: 40 - born: Warrington, Northamptonshire.

M.I. - "Duty nobly done.  Always remembered by those he loved".

His father Thomas served with the 7th Bn Manchester Rgt.

GWGC - "Son of Lt. and Qmr. Thomas Gittins (7th Bn. Manchester Rgt), of
Eastwell Villa, Heyes Lane, Timperley, Cheshire, and the late Alice Ann
Gittins".