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We remember Edward Charles Gentry
We remember Edward Charles Gentry
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1891
dates
Age 16
Source:9427997
5th April 1891
1891
location
Mount Pleasant. Chelsfield, Bromley, Kent
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9427997
5th April 1891
1900
marriage
Alice Jane
Source:9428031
16th December 1900
1901
dates
Age 26
Source:9428004
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Grocer's Assistant
Thanet, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9428004
31st March 1901
1901
location
07. Hatfield Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9428004
31st March 1901
1901
children
Edward Thomas Gentry
Source:9428065
18th July 1901
1902
children
William Charles Gentry
Source:9428065
29th August 1902
1909
children
Alec Francis Gentry
Source:9428065
27th July 1909
1911
dates
Age 36
Source:9428011
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Tea Agent
Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9428011
2nd April 1911
1911
location
34. Milton Street. Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9428011
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Grocer's Manager
Herne Bay, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9428031
12th December 1914
1914
enlistment
Caterham
United Kingdom
Source:9428031
12th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
21111
Grenadier Guards
Source:9428031
12th December 1914 - 7th February 1917
1914
location
06. Mason Terrace. Herne Bay, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9428031
12th December 1914 - 16th March 1919
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
21111
Grenadier Guards
Source:9428031
8th February 1917
1920
discharge
Source:9428031
31st March 1920
1922
location
122. Mortimer Street. Herne Bay, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9428026
1922
1922
location
6B. Promenade Central. Herne Bay, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9428026
1922
1939
employment
Green Grocer
Herne Bay, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9428018
29th September 1939
1939
location
18. Brunswick Square. Herne Bay, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9428018
29th September 1939
1961
dates
Age 86
Source:9428041
1961
marriage
Daisy E.
Source:9428018
1961
death
Not War Related
Death registered Canterbury September 1961 aged 86 years
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9428041
1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Charles |
| Initials | EC |
| Last Name | Gentry |
| Source | 9427989 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06. Mason Terrace. Herne Bay, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | 12th December 1914 - 16th March 1919 | |
| 07. Hatfield Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 122. Mortimer Street. Herne Bay, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1922 | |
| 18. Brunswick Square. Herne Bay, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 34. Milton Street. Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 6B. Promenade Central. Herne Bay, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1922 | |
| Mount Pleasant. Chelsfield, Bromley, Kent | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21111 | Grenadier Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 21111 | Grenadier Guards | Lance Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Thomas Gentry | son | 18th July 1901 | |
| William Charles Gentry | son | 29th August 1902 | |
| Alec Francis Gentry | son | 27th July 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| John Edward Gentry | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy E. | wife | ||
| Alice Jane | wife | 16th December 1900 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 |
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