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We remember William Henry Edgecombe
We remember William Henry Edgecombe
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1901
1905
1915
1915
1917
1935
1940
1951
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Edgecombe |
| Source | 8658721 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 24674 | Devonshire Regiment | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Edgecombe | mother | ||
| William Edgecombe | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Olive Jackman | wife | 1905 | |
| Nellie Coombes | wife | 1935 |
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Communities
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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 records | Graham5644 |
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