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We remember Edward Greensmith
We remember Edward Greensmith
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1911
location
581 Moreton, near Alfreton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9323732
1911
1917
service
British Army
2nd Corporal
82102
Royal Engineers
171 Tunnelling Company
Source:7650758
23rd October 1917
service
British Army
Sapper
82102
Royal Engineers
Source:1455684
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
82102
Royal Engineers
Source:1455684
location
576, Pilsley Lane, Morton, Alfreton, Derbyshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7650758
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7650761
23rd October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
I.I.19
Source:7650758
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Greensmith |
| Source | 1455684 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 576, Pilsley Lane, Morton, Alfreton, Derbyshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 581 Moreton, near Alfreton, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 82102 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 82102 | Royal Engineers | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 82102 | Royal Engineers | 171 Tunnelling Company | 2nd Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Greensmith | father | ||
| Emma Greensmith | mother |
Media
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2nd Corporal 82102 GREENSMITH, EDied 23/10/1917 Aged 28 171st Tunnelling Coy. Royal Engineers Son of William and Mrs. E. Greensmith, of 576, Pilsley Lane, Morton, Alfreton, Derbyshire. Reservoir Cemetery Ieper
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Gravestone for 2nd Cpl Edward Greensmith 82102 REDied 23/10/1917 Aged 28 171st Tunnelling Coy. Royal Engineers Son of William and Mrs. E. Greensmith, of 576, Pilsley Lane, Morton, Alfreton, Derbyshire. Reservoir Cemetery IeperContributed by:
Bryan5462
Communities
Communities
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The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great WarMore about The "Moles" - Tunnellers of the Great War
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Glen107 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Glen107 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| British Army, Northumberland Fusiliers 1881-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Corporal 82102 GREENSMITH, E | Kim100850 | |
| Gravestone for 2nd Cpl Edward Greensmith 82102 RE | Bryan5462 |
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