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We remember Edwin Louis Kinman
We remember Edwin Louis Kinman
Timeline
Timeline
1890
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
1287
Royal West Surrey Regiment
Source:2271039
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:2271039
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
1287
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:2271039
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Louis was shot in the forehead whilst in action in Gaza on 19th April 1917. The effects of the wound were permanent, certified cause being influenza.
Moss End Farm, Bracknell, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7616299
7th November 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin Louis |
| Initials | EL |
| Last Name | Kinman |
| Source | 2271039 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1287 | Royal West Surrey Regiment | Lance Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal West Kent Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 1287 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Media
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Edwin Louis Kinman, known as LouisA photograph of Edwin Louis Kinman in uniformContributed by:
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Record of woundedLouis was wounded at the second battle of Gaza. This image shows his name listed amongst the wounded, in the Times NewspaperContributed by:
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Hospital cardAfter travelling back to England on the hospital ship HMHS Formosa Louis was admitted to the Prince of Wales Hospital at Jamnager House, in Staines - the country home of the Sussex and England Text cricketer Prince Ranji which he had offered for use as a hospital for British Officers.Contributed by:
Hazel43608
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge Roll 1914-1920 | Hazel43608 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Certificate for Edwin Louis Kinman | Hazel43608 | |
| Birth Certificate for Edwin Louis Kinman | Hazel43608 | |
| Edwin Louis Kinman, known as Louis | Hazel43608 | |
| E Louis Kinman | Hazel43608 | |
| Record of wounded | Hazel43608 | |
| Hospital card | Hazel43608 |
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