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We remember Thomas Edy
We remember Thomas Edy
Timeline
Timeline
1847
sibling
Sarah Akerman
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1847
1848
sibling
Emily Akerman
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1848
1851
sibling
William Akerman
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1851
1853
sibling
John Akerman
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1853
1859
sibling
Edward Edy Akerman
Edy
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1859
1861
sibling
Noah Edy
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1861
1863
sibling
Elizabeth Edy
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1863
1865
sibling
George Edy
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1865
1868
1892
children
George Arthur Aka Arthur Edward Grove
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1892
1893
marriage
Caroline Grove
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1893 - 1903
1894
children
Herbert Edy
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1894
1894
employment
Private
Royal Marines
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
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1894 - 1898
1895
children
Emily Edy
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1895
1897
children
Mary Ann Agnes Edy
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1897
1899
children
Ellen Sarah Edy
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1899
1901
children
Thomas Edy
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1901
1902
children
Florence Alice Edy
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1902
1906
marriage
Kate Evelyn Harris
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1906 - 1930
1908
children
Ernest Henry Edy
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1908
1911
children
Percy Edy
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1911
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
118623
Royal Engineers
Pioneers
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1915 - 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1915 - 1916
1917
children
Alice Maude Edy
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1917
employment
watchman
Romford Council
Romford, Essex
United Kingdom
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employment
labourer
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Pioneer
118623
Royal Engineers
Source:1731374
1930
death
Not War Related
Romford, Essex
United Kingdom
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February 1930
burial
Dagenham, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9319168
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Edy |
| Source | 1731374 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 118623 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | 118623 | Royal Engineers | Pioneers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Arthur Aka Arthur Edward Grove | son | 1892 | |
| Herbert Edy | son | 1894 | |
| Emily Edy | daughter | 1895 | |
| Mary Ann Agnes Edy | daughter | 1897 | |
| Ellen Sarah Edy | daughter | 1899 | |
| Thomas Edy | son | 1901 | |
| Florence Alice Edy | daughter | 1902 | |
| Ernest Henry Edy | son | 1908 | |
| Percy Edy | son | 1911 | |
| Alice Maude Edy | daughter | 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Akerman nee Walden | mother | ||
| Edwin Edy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Edy Akerman aka Edy | brother | 1859 | |
| Noah Edy | brother | 1861 | |
| Elizabeth Edy | sister | 1863 | |
| George Edy | brother | 1865 | |
| Sarah Akerman | sister | 1847 | |
| Emily Akerman | sister | 1848 | |
| William Akerman | brother | 1851 | |
| John Akerman | brother | 1853 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Grove | wife | 1893 | |
| Kate Evelyn Harris | wife | 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1868 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Index of births death and marriages in England and Wales | Marie138292 |
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