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We remember Edward Cross
We remember Edward Cross
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Mary A Cross
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1885
1886
sibling
John Cross
Source:6166320
1886
1888
1890
sibling
Elizabeth Cross
Source:6166320
1890
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:6166320
1891
1891
location
18 Bradshaw Street, Leyland, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6166320
1891
1892
sibling
James Cross
Source:6166319
1892
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:6166319
1901
1901
employment
Cotton weaver
Leyland, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6166319
1901
1901
location
24 Water Street, Leyland, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6166319
1901
1905
sibling
Doris Cooper
Source:6166315
1905
1907
sibling
Celley Cooper
Source:6166315
1907
1909
dates
Age 21
Source:6166222
1909
1909
employment
Scutchener
Messrs Stanning and Son
Leyland, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6166222
21st June 1909
1909
location
11 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6166222
21st June 1909
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:6166315
1911
1911
employment
Crofter
Leyland, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6166315
1911
1911
location
11 Wellington View, Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6166315
1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6166225
1915
enlistment
Leyland, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6166225
marriage
M Cross
Source:6166222
service
British Army
Sergeant
735
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
4th Battalion (Territorial)
Source:6166225
service
British Army
Serjeant
735
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7507207
1915
death
Killed in Action
Flanders
France
Source:7507207
Source:6166225
16th June 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7507207
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Cross |
| Source | 1031435 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st June 1909 | |
| 11 Wellington View, Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 18 Bradshaw Street, Leyland, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 24 Water Street, Leyland, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 735 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 4th Battalion (Territorial) | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 735 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Cross, Cooper | mother | ||
| James Cross | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Cross | sister | 1885 | |
| John Cross | brother | 1886 | |
| Elizabeth Cross | sister | 1890 | |
| James Cross | brother | 1892 | |
| Doris Cooper | step-sister | 1905 | |
| Celley Cooper | step-sister | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Cross | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-06-21 | 5'6" |
Media
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Portrait of Sergeant Edward CrossStill from the first Preston and District Roll of Honour film, showing a portrait of Sergeant Edward Cross, in uniform. Captioned "Sergt. E. Cross. Killed". Film & image copyright of Preston City Council, British Film Institute collection.
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Communities
Communities
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4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will OndaMore about 4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will Onda
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South Ribble in the Great WarMore about South Ribble in the Great War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Sergeant Edward Cross | Preston485 |
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