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We remember Herbert Edgar Freeman
We remember Herbert Edgar Freeman
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Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
sibling
William A
Source:8948919
1901
1901
location
Elstree Road, Bushey Rural
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8948919
1901
1906
sibling
Hilda Lucy May
Source:8948917
1906
1911
employment
Mechanic Carpenter
Source:8948917
1911
1911
location
96 School Lane Bushey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8948917
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:8948774
5th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Coporal
2491, 320712
London Regiment
6th (City of London) Battalion ( Rifles)
Source:8948774
5th September 1914 - 14th April 1917
1915
location
4, Merryfull Mount, Bushey, Herts
United Kingdom
Source:8948874
1915
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8948870
1st October 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Fractured arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8948870
22nd October 1916
1917
discharge
Source:8948774
14th April 1917
service
British Army
Private
2491
London Regiment
6th lond Battalion
Source:1255455
location
237, Walton Road, Woking
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8948874
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Edgar |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Freeman, |
| Source | 8948870 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237, Walton Road, Woking | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 4, Merryfull Mount, Bushey, Herts | United Kingdom | known 1915 | ||
| 96 School Lane Bushey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Elstree Road, Bushey Rural | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2491 | London Regiment | 6th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2491, 320712 | London Regiment | 6th (City of London) Battalion ( Rifles) | Coporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith | mother | ||
| Arthur Crispin Freeman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William A | brother | 1901 | |
| Hilda Lucy May | sister | 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'4" |
Media
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British Army Service RecordsBritish Army Service Records - Attestation. Image from 'Lives', IWM
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British Army Service RecordsBritish Army Service Records extract showing medals awarded and wounds. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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British Army Service Records-next of kinBritish Army Service Records extract showing next of kin. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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British Army Service Records - medicalBritish Army Service Records extract showing medical inspection. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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British Army Service Records 1917British Army Service Records extract showing war certificate and address. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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BadgeCap badge for the 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). The badge was in use from 1908 until 1935. Image from the Imperial War MuseumContributed by:
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Miltary MedalMilitary Medal was awarded to Cpl. Freeman. Image from Auckland Museum.
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records-next of kin | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records - medical | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records 1917 | Susan26537 | |
| Badge | Susan26537 | |
| Miltary Medal | Susan26537 |
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We remember Herbert Edgar Freeman
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