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We remember Edward House
We remember Edward House
Timeline
Timeline
1914
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7441082
5th November 1914
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6994147
enlistment
Taunton
United Kingdom
Source:6994147
service
British Army
Private
3831
Lancers
Source:1974944
service
British Army
Private
L3831
Lancers
Source:1974944
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
3831
Household Cavalry
16th Lancers (The Queen's)
Source:7441082
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6994147
1914
death
Died of wounds
DCM Citation:at WULVERGHAM assisted leading a successful charge against the enemy, he was mortally wounded.
Baileul
France
Source:6994147
Source:7441082
6th November 1914
burial
Believed to have been interred in Bailleul Communal Cemetery
Source:6994147
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | House |
| Source | 1974944 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3831 | Lancers | Private | ||
| British Army | L3831 | Lancers | Private | ||
| British Army | 3831 | Household Cavalry | 16th Lancers (The Queen's) | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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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 | Chris2090 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Chris2090 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Citation for Distinguished Conduct Medal | Chris2090 |
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