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We remember Edward Charles Fanning
We remember Edward Charles Fanning
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1886
location
27 Spencer Street, Stepney. London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9392347
10th November 1886
1915
employment
Printer
Source:9392354
18th September 1915
1915
marriage
Florence Jessie Smith
Source:9392354
18th September 1915
1915
location
3 Mercer Street, Shadwell, Stepney, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9392354
18th September 1915
1918
discharge
Source:9392196
4th December 1918
1919
children
Edward D Fanning
Source:9425779
18th July 1919
1939
location
82 Danson Lane Welling Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9425779
29th September 1939
marriage
Florence Jessie Smith
Source:9425779
service
British Army
Private
242626
East Kent Regiment
Source:1192636
service
British Army
Private
5849
5th Battalion East Kent - The "Buffs"
Source:9392361
location
286 Central Park Road, East Ham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9392361
1955
death
Unknown
Sidcup Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9425790
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Charles |
| Initials | EC |
| Last Name | Fanning |
| Source | 9392198 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Spencer Street, Stepney. London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th November 1886 | |
| 286 Central Park Road, East Ham | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 3 Mercer Street, Shadwell, Stepney, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th September 1915 | |
| 82 Danson Lane Welling Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 242626 | East Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 5849 | 5th Battalion East Kent - The "Buffs" | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward D Fanning | son | 18th July 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Fanning nee Hosier | mother | ||
| David Fanning | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Jessie Smith | wife | 18th September 1915 | |
| Florence Jessie Smith | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-15 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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WW1 Medal Card for EC Fanning #242626Victory and British Medal E Kent Regmnt 242626
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Baptism Record for Edward Charles Fanning 1886Christ Church, Watney Street, Stepney, London E1, Baptism RegsitersContributed by:
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Marriage record, Edward Fanning & Florence SmithMarriage Register St Philip the Evangelist, Islington, LondonContributed by:
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Descriptive Report on EnlistmentDescriptive report on Enlistment of Edward FanningContributed by:
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Register of DeathsTranscription of Death Register Index for Edward C Fanning Sidcup Kent Sep Qtr 1955Contributed by:
Peter133265
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Medal Card for EC Fanning #242626 | Peter133265 | |
| Descriptive Report on Enlistment | Peter133265 | |
| Baptism Record for Edward Charles Fanning 1886 | Peter133265 | |
| Marriage record, Edward Fanning & Florence Smith | Peter133265 | |
| Attestation | Peter133265 | |
| Descriptive Report on Enlistment | Peter133265 | |
| Regimental Badge | Peter133265 | |
| 1939 Register | Peter133265 | |
| Register of Deaths | Peter133265 |
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