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We remember Edward John Highsted
We remember Edward John Highsted
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1889
sibling
Olive
Source:8834060
1889
1894
sibling
John
Source:8834060
1894
1901
location
Stockbury, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8834060
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Asylum attendant
Hellingly
United Kingdom
Source:8834054
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Asylum Attendant, Hellingly Hospital
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8834054
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
L/7935
East Kent Regiment
Source:1868035
service
British Army
Corporal
11412
Royal West Surrey Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:8834025
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8834025
18th November 1916
burial
Grandcourt
France
A.92
Source:8834084
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward John |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Highsted |
| Source | 8834029 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asylum Attendant, Hellingly Hospital | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Stockbury, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/7935 | East Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 11412 | Royal West Surrey Regiment | 7th Battalion | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Highsted | mother | ||
| Edward Highsted | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive | sister | 1889 | |
| John | brother | 1894 |
Media
Media
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Hellingly War MemorialEdward J Highsted is commemorated on the war memorial situated in the grounds of Hellingly Cemetery.
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Hellingly Parish ChurchEdward J Highsted is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Peter & St Paul’s Parish Church, Hellingly.Contributed by:
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Remembered with HonourCorporal E Highsted, 7th Battalion, The Queen's, is buried in Stump Road Cemetery, Grandcourt, France.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
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 | John72644 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hellingly War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Hellingly Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 |
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