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We remember Edwin Crockett
We remember Edwin Crockett
Timeline
Timeline
1891
location
Market Street, Brechin, Forfar
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6156271
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:6156275
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Pony driver
Ormiston
United Kingdom
Source:6156275
31st March 1901
1901
location
Ormiston, East Lothian
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6156275
31st March 1901
1906
marriage
Mary McDonald
Source:5511182
23rd March 1906
1907
children
Charles Crockett
Source:5511182
7th October 1907
1913
children
George Crockett
Source:5511182
17th February 1913
1916
dates
Age 32
Source:5511182
31st January 1916
1916
employment
Motor Accessory Salesman
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:5511182
31st January 1916
1916
enlistment
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:5511182
31st January 1916
1916
location
8 Murdoch Terrace, Edinburgh
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5511182
31st January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Army Reserve
Source:5511182
1st February 1916 - 17th September 1916
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:5511182
13th February 1917 - 25th September 1919
1917
service
British Army
Private
M2/222736
Army Service Corps
Base MT Depot, Egyptian Expeditionary Force
Source:5511182
3rd March 1917 - 12th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
M2/222736
Army Service Corps
Adr. Base MT Sub-Depot, Egyptian Expeditionary Force
Source:5511182
13th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
M2/222736
Army Service Corps
Base MT Depot, Egyptian Expeditionary Force
Source:5511182
18th September 1917 - 15th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
M2/222736
Army Service Corps
644 MT Company
Source:5511182
15th November 1917 - 4th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
M2/222736
Army Service Corps
Base MT Depot, Egyptian Expeditionary Force
Source:5511182
4th January 1918 - 1st April 1918
1919
discharge
Source:5511182
22nd November 1919
service
British Army
Private
M2/222736
Army Service Corps
Source:1021506
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Crockett |
| Source | 1021506 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Murdoch Terrace, Edinburgh | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st January 1916 | |
| Market Street, Brechin, Forfar | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Ormiston, East Lothian | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/222736 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | Army Reserve | ||||
| British Army | M2/222736 | Army Service Corps | Base MT Depot, Egyptian Expeditionary Force | Private | |
| British Army | M2/222736 | Army Service Corps | Adr. Base MT Sub-Depot, Egyptian Expeditionary Force | Private | |
| British Army | M2/222736 | Army Service Corps | Base MT Depot, Egyptian Expeditionary Force | Private | |
| British Army | M2/222736 | Army Service Corps | 644 MT Company | Private | |
| British Army | M2/222736 | Army Service Corps | Base MT Depot, Egyptian Expeditionary Force | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Crockett | son | 7th October 1907 | |
| George Crockett | son | 17th February 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Crockatt | mother | ||
| George Crockatt | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary McDonald | wife | 23rd March 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-31 | 5'9" |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 |
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