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We remember Edward Rainsford Harrison
We remember Edward Rainsford Harrison
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Alice Harrison
Source:8546178
1885
1886
1888
sibling
Harold Harrison
Source:8546178
1888
1891
location
29 Wheeleys Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8546178
5th April 1891
1899
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9004924
1899 - 1901
1901
location
Clydesdale, Richmond Hill Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8546181
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Pin Manufacturer
Source:8546185
2nd April 1911
1911
location
13 Carlyle Road, Birminmgham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8546185
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Jessie Beatrice Deeley
Source:8546174
June 1913
1918
location
Kent street Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8546215
25th December 1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7048743
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Army Service Corps
524th Coy. 61st Div. Train
Source:8545810
1918
death
War Related Sickness
double pneumonia following influenza
Abbeville
France
Source:7048743
Source:8546174
25th December 1918
burial
Somme
France
V. F. 10.
Source:7048743
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Rainsford |
| Initials | ER |
| Last Name | Harrison |
| Source | 1778759 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Carlyle Road, Birminmgham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 29 Wheeleys Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Clydesdale, Richmond Hill Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Kent street Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th December 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | 524th Coy. 61st Div. Train | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Rainsford | mother | ||
| Edward James Harrison | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Harrison | sister | 1885 | |
| Harold Harrison | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Beatrice Deeley | wife | June 1913 |
Media
Media
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Headstone Edward Rainsford HarrisonThanks to the King Edwards School Archivist
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Honours for Midland OfficersFrom Birmingham Daily Post January 14, 1918Contributed by:
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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St Augustine's Edgbaston War MemorialMore about St Augustine's Edgbaston War Memorial
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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 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| Parent's Marriage | Andrew10867 | |
| St Augustine's Church Facebook Memorial | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone Edward Rainsford Harrison | Andrew10867 | |
| Captain E R Harrison | Andrew10867 | |
| Honours for Midland Officers | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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