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We remember Edward Drew
We remember Edward Drew
Timeline
Timeline
1903
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1914
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1915
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1916
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Drew |
| Source | 1694398 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16L (Incomplete)/5534 | Lancers | Private | ||
| British Army | 5808 | Corps of Lancers of the Line | 17th Lancers | Private | |
| British Army | 5534 | Corps of Lancers of the Line | 16th Lancers | Private | |
| British Army | 5534 | British Army Reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | 5534 | 5th Cavalry Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | 5534 | 2nd Cavalry Division | Private | ||
| British Army | 5534 | 3rd Cavalry Division | Private | ||
| British Army | 5534 | Corps of Lancers of the Line | 16th Lancers | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Drummond Drew | son | 5th November 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Charles Drew | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Strachan Drummond | wife | 14th October 1908 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-25 | 5'7" |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 about Edward Drew | Roderick1882 |
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