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We remember Edward Ball
We remember Edward Ball
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Martha Ball
Source:5478586
1890
1891
sibling
Elizabeth Ball
Source:5478586
1891
1893
sibling
William Ball
Source:5478576
1893
1895
1898
sibling
Sarah Ann Ball
Source:5478576
1898
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:5478586
1901
1901
location
Fenns Fold, Wrockwardine Wood, Shropshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5478586
1901
1904
sibling
Florence May Ball
Source:5478576
1904
1906
sibling
Harold Ball
Source:5478576
1906
1910
sibling
Doris Maud Ball
Source:5478576
1910
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:5478576
April 1911
1911
employment
Horsekeeper below ground
Lilleshall Colliery
Source:5478576
1911
1911
employment
Horsekeeper below ground
Source:5478576
1911
1911
location
Rookery Houses, St Georges, Wellington, Shropshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5478576
1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:155856
8th August 1915
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:5478575
13th February 1916
service
British Army
Private
15359
Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:155856
service
British Army
Private
15359
Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:5478575
location
No.6 Rookery, St George's, nr Wellington, Salop
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5478575
1916
death
Died of wounds
He was brought in unconscious and with a serious head wound, and died peacefully without regaining consciousness.
France
Source:155856
Source:5491103
13th February 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Ball |
| Source | 155856 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenns Fold, Wrockwardine Wood, Shropshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| No.6 Rookery, St George's, nr Wellington, Salop | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Rookery Houses, St Georges, Wellington, Shropshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15359 | Shropshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 15359 | Shropshire Light Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Ball | mother | ||
| Joseph Ball | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Ball | brother | 1893 | |
| Sarah Ann Ball | sister | 1898 | |
| Florence May Ball | sister | 1904 | |
| Harold Ball | brother | 1906 | |
| Doris Maud Ball | sister | 1910 | |
| Martha Ball | sister | 1890 | |
| Elizabeth Ball | sister | 1891 |
Media
Media
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Letter notifying his mother of his death (p1)Letter from the chaplain notifying his mother of his death in Feb 1916, page 1 of 2.
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Letter notifying his mother of his death (p2)Letter from the chaplain notifying his mother of his death in Feb 1916, page 2 of 2.Contributed by:
Jo6
Communities
Communities
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Wellington Urban and Rural - Shropshire - Research RequiredMore about Wellington Urban and Rural - Shropshire - Research Required
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo6 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jo6 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo6 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Jo6 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC record of Pte E Ball | Jo6 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Letter notifying his mother of his death (p1) | Jo6 | |
| Letter notifying his mother of his death (p2) | Jo6 |
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