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We remember William Claude Edwards
We remember William Claude Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Claude |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 8907453 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Duncombe Street, St Anns Well Road, Nottingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1915 | |
| Westminster Street, Simons Terrace, Nottingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4009 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 4009 | Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment) | 1/7th | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Edwards | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence G Edwards | sister | 1901 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-01 | 5'4" |
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1/7th (Robin Hood) Sherwood Foresters (Nottingham and Derbyshire Regiment): 1 July 1916More about 1/7th (Robin Hood) Sherwood Foresters (Nottingham and Derbyshire Regiment): 1 July 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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