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We remember Edward Graham
We remember Edward Graham
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1909
employment
Machine Moulder
Marshall's - The Britannia Iron Works
Gainsborough
United Kingdom
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16th January 1909
1909
marriage
Amelia Pykett
Source:6622613
16th January 1909 - 16th August 1917
1909
location
180 Birrell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6622613
16th January 1909
1909
children
Edward Graham
Source:6622613
1909
1910
children
Kathleen May Graham
Source:6622613
1910
1911
children
Phyllis A Graham
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1911
1913
children
Leslie Edward Graham
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1913
1914
children
Lillian Graham
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1914
1915
children
Maisie E Graham
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1915
1917
dates
Age 31
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16th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
240864
Lincolnshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:6622613
16th August 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6622613
16th August 1917
1917
location
34 Burns Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6622613
16th August 1917
1917
children
Joseph Stanley Graham
Source:6622613
1917
children
Edward - Sadly Died In Infancy Maisie also died before her first birthday
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enlistment
Grimsby, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
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1917
death
Killed in Action
16-18 August 1917 was the Battle of Langemarck - an Allied attack in the Battle of Passchendaele
Ypres Salient
Belgium
Source:7397770
Source:6622613
16th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
No Known Grave
Belgium
Panel 36
Source:7397770
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Birrell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th January 1909 | |
| 34 Burns Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th August 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240864 | Lincolnshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Graham | son | 1909 | |
| Kathleen May Graham | daughter | 1910 | |
| Phyllis A Graham | daughter | 1911 | |
| Leslie Edward Graham | son | 1913 | |
| Lillian Graham | daughter | 1914 | |
| Maisie E Graham | daughter | 1915 | |
| Joseph Stanley Graham | son | 1917 | |
| Edward - Sadly Died In Infancy Maisie also died before her first birthday | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Graham | father | ||
| Sarah | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Pykett | wife | 16th January 1909 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-01-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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34 Burns Street Gainsborough (Later renumbered 35)The Graham Family Home (Later the Langton Family Home)Contributed by:
John36531 -
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Military Document for "Edward Graham Pte 240864"Details references to battles / medals / correspondenceContributed by:
David84950
Communities
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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 | John36531 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | John36531 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John36531 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John36531 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC - Official Records | John36531 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tyne Cot Memorial | John36531 | |
| Tyne Cot Cemetery | John36531 | |
| Memorial Wall | John36531 | |
| Panel 38 | John36531 | |
| His Memorial | John36531 | |
| Where he died ......? | John36531 | |
| Where his body lies ......? | John36531 | |
| Lest We Forget | John36531 | |
| Panel 36 | John36531 | |
| 34 Burns Street Gainsborough (Later renumbered 35) | John36531 | |
| Edward Graham | Jonathan81938 | |
| Military Document for "Edward Graham Pte 240864" | David84950 |
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