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We remember Edgar Cecil Gration
We remember Edgar Cecil Gration
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
Walter Harry Gration
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1867
1869
sibling
Gertrude Blanche Gration
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1869
1872
1876
sibling
Mabel Emma Gration
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1876
1881
dates
Age 8
Source:8845167
3rd April 1881
1881
location
The School House, Clifton, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8845167
3rd April 1881
1884
sibling
Marjory Alice Gration
Source:8845167
1884
1889
sibling
Alexander George Gration
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1889
1891
sibling
Arthur James Gration
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1891
1895
dates
Age 22
Source:8845166
7th January 1895
1895
employment
Coach Painter
Possibly W Richmond
Lancaster, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8845166
7th January 1895
1895
enlistment
Omagh, County Tyrone
Ireland
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7th January 1895
1895
service
British Army
Sapper
28788
Royal Engineers
15th Company
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7th January 1895 - 30th October 1912
1895
appointments
Skilled Coach Painter
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30th January 1895
1897
appointments
Superior Coach Painter
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28th June 1897
1898
appointments
Very Superior Coach Painter
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2nd March 1898
1905
dates
Age 32
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28th January 1905
1905
marriage
Alice Gration nee Cooper
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28th January 1905
1906
children
Winifred Alice Gration
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22nd April 1906
1907
children
Henrietta Gration
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4th August 1907
1909
dates
Age 37
Source:8845174
December 1909
1911
dates
Age 39
Source:8845175
2nd April 1911
1911
location
St Francis Barracks, Floriana
Malta
military residence address
Source:8845175
2nd April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Sapper
28788
Royal Engineers
24th Company then M Company then 29th Company
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1st November 1912 - 28th February 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sapper
28788
Royal Engineers
G (Depot) Company
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1st March 1914 - 1st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Acting Lance Corporal
28788
Royal Engineers
G (Depot) Company
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2nd September 1914 - 23rd June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
28788
Royal Engineers
G (Depot) Company
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24th June 1916 - 6th January 1917
1917
dates
Age 44
Source:8845176
6th January 1917
1917
discharge
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6th January 1917
1917
location
53 Strover Street, Gillingham, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
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7th January 1917
1922
location
53 Strover Street, Gillingham, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8845178
22nd July 1922
1922
dates
Age 50
Source:8845178
23rd July 1922
1922
death
Unknown
Edgar only served on the Home Front during the Great War. His army records acknowledge he had nephritis [inflammation of the kidneys] potentially aggravated by military service. He was 50.
53 Strover Street, Gillingham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8845178
23rd July 1922
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar Cecil |
| Initials | EC |
| Last Name | Gration |
| Source | 1422813 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Strover Street, Gillingham, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th January 1917 | |
| 53 Strover Street, Gillingham, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd July 1922 | |
| St Francis Barracks, Floriana | Malta | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The School House, Clifton, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28788 | Royal Engineers | 15th Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 28788 | Royal Engineers | 24th Company then M Company then 29th Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 28788 | Royal Engineers | G (Depot) Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | 28788 | Royal Engineers | G (Depot) Company | Acting Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 28788 | Royal Engineers | G (Depot) Company | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Alice Gration | daughter | 22nd April 1906 | |
| Henrietta Gration | daughter | 4th August 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gration | mother | ||
| Henry Gration | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Harry Gration | brother | 1867 | |
| Gertrude Blanche Gration | sister | 1869 | |
| Mabel Emma Gration | sister | 1876 | |
| Marjory Alice Gration | sister | 1884 | |
| Alexander George Gration | brother | 1889 | |
| Arthur James Gration | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Gration nee Cooper | wife | 28th January 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-29 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Deaths Recorded Lancaster Registration District Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriages Recorded Alton Registration District Hampshire | Keith22624 | |
| Deaths Recorded Nottingham Registration District | Keith22624 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for Arthur James Gration | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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