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We remember Edmund Hornby Kenyon
We remember Edmund Hornby Kenyon
Timeline
Timeline
1897
sibling
Charles George Kenyon
Source:5488582
1897
1898
sibling
Frederick Arthur Kenyon
Source:5488582
1898
1899
1901
sibling
Alfred Edward Kenyon
Source:5488582
1901
1902
sibling
Albert Kenyon
Source:5488582
1902
1904
sibling
Archibald Walter Kenyon
Source:5488582
1904
1906
sibling
Victor James Kenyon
Source:5488582
1906
1908
sibling
George Rowland Kenyon
Source:5488582
1908
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:5488582
2nd April 1911
1911
location
42 Durham Street Forton Gosport Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5488582
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy
J36042
Victory
Source:7902022
24th March 1915 - 31st May 1915
1915
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:7902424
19th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
18872
Hampshire Regiment
15th
Source:7902424
19th July 1915 - 18th November 1916
1915
location
Gomer Cottage Gomer Nr Gosport Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7902424
19th July 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7902424
1st May 1916 - 3rd November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action in the leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:7902424
16th September 1916 - 3rd November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
242751
The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment
4th Reserves
Source:7902424
19th November 1916 - 29th November 1917
1917
discharge
Source:7902424
29th November 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Stoker
K47934
Source:7902022
30th November 1917
1921
marriage
Florence Victoria. Emms
Source:5488583
9th April 1921
1921
death
Civilian war death
Newpark
Ireland
Source:9511262
17th May 1921
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edmund Hornby |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Kenyon |
| Source | 5488582 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Durham Street Forton Gosport Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Gomer Cottage Gomer Nr Gosport Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th July 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J36042 | Victory | Boy | ||
| Royal Navy | K47934 | Stoker | |||
| British Army | 18872 | Hampshire Regiment | 15th | Private | |
| British Army | 242751 | The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment | 4th Reserves | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Kenyon | mother | ||
| Charles Arthur Kenyon | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles George Kenyon | brother | 1897 | |
| Frederick Arthur Kenyon | brother | 1898 | |
| Alfred Edward Kenyon | brother | 1901 | |
| Albert Kenyon | brother | 1902 | |
| Archibald Walter Kenyon | brother | 1904 | |
| Victor James Kenyon | brother | 1906 | |
| George Rowland Kenyon | brother | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Victoria. Emms | wife | 9th April 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-19 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Peter1240 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Peter1240 | |
| British Army WW1 Pension Records 1914-1920 | Peter1240 | |
| London, England, Marriages and Banns 1754-1921 | Peter1240 | |
| Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index 1864-1958 | Peter1240 | |
| UK,Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 | Peter1240 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Irish Constabulary records | Peter1240 | |
| Merchant Navy Identity Card | Peter1240 |
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