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We remember Ferdinand Eglington
We remember Ferdinand Eglington
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Clara Eglington
Source:8932112
1882
1885
1886
sibling
Mildred Eglington
Source:8932108
1886
1889
sibling
Stanley Eglington
Source:8932108
1889
1891
location
Belvadere Road, Walsall, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8932112
5th April 1891
1899
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8932400
1899 - 1904
1901
location
212 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8932125
31st March 1901
1911
location
Fair View, Hammerwich, Lichfield, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8932108
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
558
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:1733721
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:1733721
service
British Army
Captain
South Staffordshire Regiment
5th Battalion (Territorial)
Source:8932098
1916
death
Killed in Action
Gommecourt
France
Source:7374402
Source:8932098
Source:8941160
2nd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7374402
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ferdinand |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Eglington |
| Source | 1733721 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Belvadere Road, Walsall, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Fair View, Hammerwich, Lichfield, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 558 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | 5th Battalion (Territorial) | Captain |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Eglington | mother | ||
| Edward Henry Eglington | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Eglington | sister | 1886 | |
| Stanley Eglington | brother | 1889 | |
| Clara Eglington | sister | 1882 |
Media
Media
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WoundedFrom Walsall Observer, and South Staffordshire Chronicle April 17, 1915Contributed by:
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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F EglingtonFrom King Edwards School Rugby XV 1902-03 (Thanks to KES archivist)
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
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 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire baptisms Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain F Eglington | Andrew10867 | |
| Nephew | Andrew10867 | |
| Wounded | Andrew10867 | |
| Shrapnel in the head | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| F Eglington | Andrew10867 | |
| Sec Lieut Eglington | Andrew10867 |
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