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We remember Edwin Harris
We remember Edwin Harris
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Annie Harris
Source:8607372
1873
1875
sibling
Jesse Harris
Source:8607372
1875
1879
sibling
Florence Harris
Source:8607372
1879
1883
sibling
Thomas Harris
Source:8607372
1883
1886
sibling
Jack Harris
Source:8607372
1886
1889
sibling
George Harris
Source:8607372
1889
1893
1901
location
Hoods Court, Olney, Bucks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8607379
1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8607389
1911
1911
employment
Lift Maker - shoes
Source:8607389
1911
1911
location
No 4 And 5 East Row East Street, Olney
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8607389
1911
1916
marriage
Florence A Jones
Source:8607365
1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
27349
Bedfordshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9232366
1917
1917
location
High St., Bozeat, Wellingborough, Northants.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7403454
1917
enlistment
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9232366
1917
death
Killed in Action
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7403454
Source:9232366
8th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7403454
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Harris |
| Source | 1575551 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High St., Bozeat, Wellingborough, Northants. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 | |
| Hoods Court, Olney, Bucks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| No 4 And 5 East Row East Street, Olney | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27349 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Harris | mother | ||
| Thomas Harris | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Harris | sister | 1873 | |
| Jesse Harris | brother | 1875 | |
| Florence Harris | sister | 1879 | |
| Thomas Harris | brother | 1883 | |
| Jack Harris | brother | 1886 | |
| George Harris | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence A Jones | wife | 1916 |
Media
Media
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Bedfordshire Regiment Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, would have been worn by E Harris.
Contributed by:
Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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Olney, Buckinghamshire. Commemorated at the Olney War Memorial IWM Ref No. 8166More about Olney, Buckinghamshire. Commemorated at the Olney War Memorial IWM Ref No. 8166
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Norina18156 | |
| 1891 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1901 census | Norina18156 | |
| National School Admissions Register | Norina18156 | |
| 1911 census | Norina18156 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire Regiment Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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