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We remember Edward Barber
We remember Edward Barber
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Alfred Barber
Source:5518213
8th September 1883
1885
sibling
William Charles
Source:5518213
8th November 1885
1887
sibling
George Barber
Source:5518213
21st November 1887
1893
1893
location
40 King St, Tring
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5518237
10th June 1893 - 12th March 1915
1896
sibling
Ernest Barber
Source:8535077
13th September 1896
1901
location
Miswell Lane, Tring, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8535483
1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:5518213
1911
1911
employment
General Labourer
Source:5518213
1911
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5518177
12th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
15518
Grenadier Guards
1st Battalion
Source:7401429
12th March 1915
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:5518177
1915
service
British Army
Private
15518
Grenadier Guards
1st Battalion
Source:5518177
1915
death
Killed in Action
Neuve Chappell
France
Source:7401429
Source:5518177
12th March 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 2
Source:7401429
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Barber |
| Source | 8535475 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 King St, Tring | United Kingdom | parents address | 10th June 1893 - 12th March 1915 | |
| Miswell Lane, Tring, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15518 | Grenadier Guards | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15518 | Grenadier Guards | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Barber | father | ||
| Sarah Ann Davies | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Barber | brother | 8th September 1883 | |
| William Charles | brother | 8th November 1885 | |
| George Barber | brother | 21st November 1887 | |
| Ernest Barber | brother | 13th September 1896 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Stephen4120 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Norina18156 | |
| Edward Barber photo | Norina18156 | |
| 1911 census | Norina18156 | |
| photo and military info | Norina18156 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| The London Gazette | Trevor321 | |
| Biography of Edward Barber | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Barber VC | Norina18156 | |
| Edward Barber VC. | Trevor321 |
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