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We remember Edward James Higley
We remember Edward James Higley
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Martha Higley
Source:6165602
1886
1888
1891
dates
Age 3
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1891
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:6165606
1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:6165619
1911
1911
location
32 Newland St Walsall Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7941217
April 1911
1912
marriage
Elsie Ann Upton
Source:6149863
6th April 1912
1917
hospitalisation
Badly wounded in the left leg, it was necessary to amputate above the knee. Admitted to hospital on the 13/05/1917. Died in hospital. Letter dated 21st May 1917.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6149839
13th May 1917
1917
children
Hilda Mabel Higley
Source:6165661
1st August 1917
children
William Higley
Source:6150676
education
scholar
Wigmore Schools orphanage
West Bromwich
United Kingdom
Source:6165606
employment
Ring Forger.
Margaret St Walsall
United Kingdom
Source:6165654
employment
Ring Forger
Walsall
United Kingdom
Source:6149863
employment
Ring forger
Walsall
United Kingdom
Source:6165619
enlistment
Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7724387
marriage
Mrs E Higley
Source:6150687
service
British Army
Rifleman
R 9768
King's Royal Rifle Corps
11th Battalion
Source:7724387
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7724387
1917
death
Died of wounds
died of wounds after having his leg amputated.
Seine-Maritime
France
Source:6165654
Source:7724389
28th May 1917
burial
Rouen
France
Source:7724389
sibling
George Higley
Source:6149971
sibling
Thomas Higley
Source:6149971
sibling
Thomas Higley
Source:6149829
location
44 farrington street walsall
United Kingdom
Source:6150687
location
56, Green Lane Walsall England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6165602
location
58 white house street
United Kingdom
Source:6149863
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Newland St Walsall Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| 44 farrington street walsall | United Kingdom | |||
| 56, Green Lane Walsall England | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 58 white house street | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | R 9768 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 11th Battalion | Rifleman |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Higley | son | ||
| Hilda Mabel Higley | daughter | 1st August 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Higley | father | ||
| Ann Higley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Higley | brother | ||
| Thomas Higley | brother | ||
| Thomas Higley | brother | ||
| Martha Higley | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Ann Upton | wife | 6th April 1912 | |
| Mrs E Higley | wife |
Media
Media
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Rifleman Edward james HigleyPhotograph from the Walsall Observer newspaper, announcing his death.
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Rifleman Edward James Higley (left) with brother .Edward and brother Thomas, who served in the Royal Navy.Contributed by:
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Letter from Field hospital, france.Letter addressed to my grandmother advising her of her husband's injuries.Contributed by:
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Birth certificate of Edward James HigleyBC states E J Higley was born 7/02/1888, at 56 Green Lane, Walsall.Contributed by:
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Marriage certificate for Edward.Edward James Higley married Elsie Ann Upton,6th April 1912, at St Peters Church, WalsallContributed by:
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Rifleman Edward Higleyfrom Walsall Observer, reporting him wounded. It also mentions his brother Rifleman George Higley as wounded, brother Thomas Higley serving in the Navy, brother-in-law William Morris Killed in Action, and brother-in-law Thomas Upton in hospital.Contributed by:
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The Holy Gospel according to Saint Mark"Active service" 1914-15 pocket edition with inscription by Lord RobertsContributed by:
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Addressed to Mrs E HigleyDocument cylinder sent to my grandmother following her husband's death.Contributed by:
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The Kings Royal Rifle corpsShowing a statue in Winchester cathedral dedicated to the KRRCContributed by:
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Rifleman Edward james Higley KRRC"Dead man's penny" sent to my grandmother. His name incorrectly spelled again ! -Highley not Higley!Contributed by:
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Children of EdwardWilliam and sister Hilda, children of Edward HigleyContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Men of 11th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps who died during May and June 1917More about Men of 11th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps who died during May and June 1917
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 | Valerie34433 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rifleman Edward james Higley | Jennifer18401 | |
| Rifleman Edward James Higley (left) with brother . | Jennifer18401 | |
| Letter from Field hospital, france. | Jennifer18401 | |
| Birth certificate of Edward James Higley | Jennifer18401 | |
| Marriage certificate for Edward. | Jennifer18401 | |
| Rifleman Edward Higley | Jennifer18401 | |
| The Holy Gospel according to Saint Mark | Jennifer18401 | |
| Addressed to Mrs E Higley | Jennifer18401 | |
| Rifleman Edward James Higley | Jennifer18401 | |
| Message from the king | Jennifer18401 | |
| The Kings Royal Rifle corps | Jennifer18401 | |
| For The Fallen | Jennifer18401 | |
| Message from Dean Ince | Jennifer18401 | |
| Cemetery details | Jennifer18401 | |
| Rifleman Edward James higley | Jennifer18401 | |
| Rifleman Edward james Higley KRRC | Jennifer18401 | |
| 1891 Census | Jennifer18401 | |
| 1901 census | Jennifer18401 | |
| 1911 census | Jennifer18401 | |
| Died of wounds | Jennifer18401 | |
| Children of Edward | Jennifer18401 |
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