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We remember Edgar George Buxton
We remember Edgar George Buxton
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Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Frances F. Buxton
Source:8858539
1890
1891
sibling
Clifford F. Buxton
Source:8858539
1891
1894
1896
sibling
Elsie E. Buxton
Source:8858539
1896
1898
sibling
Olive M. Buxton
Source:8858539
1898
1901
location
New Street, Sidmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8858539
1st April 1901
1911
employment
Chauffeur
Rousdon, Lyme Regis, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:8858521
3rd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Driver
3068
British Red Cross Society
Motor Ambulance Department
Source:8858456
6th March 1915 - 21st November 1915
1915
location
Trumpington Hall, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8858456
6th March 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8858490
12th May 1915 - 22nd November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
M2/153867
Army Service Corps
Source:8914958
22nd November 1915 - 28th November 1918
1917
marriage
Nancy R. Vincent
Source:8858557
1917
1918
discharge
Source:8914958
28th November 1918
1967
death
Unknown
Derby, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:8858558
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Buxton |
| Source | 8858456 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Street, Sidmouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Trumpington Hall, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 6th March 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3068 | British Red Cross Society | Motor Ambulance Department | Driver | |
| British Army | M2/153867 | Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Buxton | mother | ||
| Alfred E. Buxton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances F. Buxton | sister | 1890 | |
| Clifford F. Buxton | brother | 1891 | |
| Elsie E. Buxton | sister | 1896 | |
| Olive M. Buxton | sister | 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy R. Vincent | wife | 1917 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Red Cross, First World War Volunteers database | Wendy54828 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Wendy54828 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Wendy54828 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Wendy54828 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1911 England, Devon, Combe Pyne, Rousdon & Axmouth, District 2 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1901 England, Devon, Sidmouth, District 18 | Wendy54828 | |
| Birth record in Free BMD database 1894 | Wendy54828 | |
| Marriage record in free BMD database 1917 | Wendy54828 | |
| Death record in Free BMD database 1967 | Wendy54828 | |
| UK, Silver War Badge Records, 1914 - 1920 | Wendy54828 |
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We remember Edgar George Buxton
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