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We remember Edgar Falconer
We remember Edgar Falconer
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
Cuffnells Lodge, Lyndhurst, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9574309
5th April 1891
1901
location
Gotton, West Monkton, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9044948
March 1901
1909
employment
Ironmongers Assistant
James Meredith
Kington, Herefordshire.
United Kingdom
Source:9574309
1909 - 1911
1913
location
Duke Street, Kington, Herefordshire.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9574309
1st November 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
1566
Herefordshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9574309
November 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9574309
July 1915
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
235317
Herefordshire Regiment
1/1st Battalion
Source:9564201
November 1917
service
British Army
Private
1566
Herefordshire Regiment
Source:1190294
service
British Army
Private
235317
Herefordshire Regiment
Source:1190294
location
Hestercombe, Taunton, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9564201
1917
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds, following the action at Tel El Khuweilfeh on 6 November 1917.
Egypt
Source:9044942
Source:9564212
13th November 1917
burial
Egypt
E.28
Source:9044942
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Falconer |
| Source | 1190294 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuffnells Lodge, Lyndhurst, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Duke Street, Kington, Herefordshire. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1st November 1913 | |
| Gotton, West Monkton, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known March 1901 | |
| Hestercombe, Taunton, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1566 | Herefordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 235317 | Herefordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 235317 | Herefordshire Regiment | 1/1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 1566 | Herefordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Falconer | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6'0" |
Media
Media
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Herefordshire Regiment Roll of Honour - title pageExcerpt from the printed edition of the Herefordshire Regiment Roll of Honour 1914-1919, published in 1932 by the Herefordshire Regiment Old Comrades' Association.
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Communities
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Herefordshire Regiment Roll of HonourMore about Herefordshire Regiment Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record | Alathea13662 | |
| Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum war diaries November 1917 | Alathea13662 | |
| Kington Remembers | Michael81646 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire Regiment Roll of Honour - title page | Alathea13662 |
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