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We remember Francis Edens
We remember Francis Edens
Timeline
Timeline
1901
birth
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1901
1916
service
British Army
Private
20/89
Royal Irish Rifles
20th Battalion
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19th January 1916 - 29th January 1918
1918
dates
Age 17
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1st June 1918
1918
death
Died post-discharge due to tuberculosis.
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1st June 1918
burial
Berkshire
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Edens |
| Source | 1722405 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20/89 | Royal Irish Rifles | 20th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Edens | mother |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Yvonne27542 | |
| In From the Cold Project | Yvonne27542 |
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