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We remember Edward Hardy
We remember Edward Hardy
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1915
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
8003
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:5494367
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5494367
1915
1915
marriage
Christina Philip Webb Forbes
Source:5494367
23rd May 1915
1917
children
Edward Hardy
Source:5494367
8th March 1917
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
114296
Source:5494367
26th September 1918
1919
children
John Thomas Hardy
Source:5494367
25th October 1919
employment
Collier
Northumberland and Durham Coal field
United Kingdom
Source:5494367
service
British Army
Private
8003
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:1554266
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
8003
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:1554266
1920
death
Not War Related
Died from Pneumonia (Possibly Spanish Flu epidemic)
Wallsend
United Kingdom
Source:5494110
5th February 1920
burial
Wallsend
United Kingdom
Source:5494110
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Hardy |
| Source | 1554266 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8003 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 8003 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 8003 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Acting Corporal | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 114296 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Hardy | son | 8th March 1917 | |
| John Thomas Hardy | son | 25th October 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Hardy nee Small | mother | ||
| Thomas Hardy | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Philip Webb Forbes | wife | 23rd May 1915 |
Media
Media
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Edward and Christina HardyWedding Day 23rd May 1915. He is in the Uniform of the Northumberland Fusiliers.
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward and Christina Hardy | Ian7699 |
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