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We remember Arthur Edkins
We remember Arthur Edkins
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
George Edkins
Source:8526817
1872
1873
sibling
Mary E Edkins
Source:8526817
1873
1877
sibling
William Edkins
Source:8526817
1877
1880
sibling
Harry Edkins
Source:8526817
1880
1882
sibling
Charles F Edkins
Source:8526817
1882
1886
sibling
Frank Edkins
Source:8526818
1886
1889
1891
location
Pool Lane, Yardley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8526816
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Kate Edkins
Source:8526818
1893
1901
location
Lea Hall Road, Yardley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8526817
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Shop Assistant
Source:8526818
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Woodbine Cottages, Lee Hall Road, Yardley,Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8526818
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1725343
12th October 1915
service
British Army
Private
15189
Coldstream Guards
Source:8526809
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7208157
Source:8526809
21st September 1916
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Source:7208157
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Edkins |
| Source | 1725343 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Hall Road, Yardley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Pool Lane, Yardley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Woodbine Cottages, Lee Hall Road, Yardley,Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15189 | Coldstream Guards | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Edkins | mother | ||
| George Edkins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Edkins | brother | 1886 | |
| Kate Edkins | sister | 1893 | |
| George Edkins | brother | 1872 | |
| Mary E Edkins | sister | 1873 | |
| William Edkins | brother | 1877 | |
| Harry Edkins | brother | 1880 | |
| Charles F Edkins | brother | 1882 |
Media
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WW1 memorialWW1 memorial in St Edburgha’s Church Yardley Birmingham This soldier’s name is on the memorial. Photograph taken in 2014 © Sharon Stokes
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Communities
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St Edburgha's Church Yardley MemorialMore about St Edburgha's Church Yardley Memorial
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 | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 |
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