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We remember Edward Dunster
We remember Edward Dunster
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
William
Source:8610279
1887
1892
sibling
Mary
Source:8610279
1892
1896
1901
sibling
Frederick
Source:8610279
1901
1901
location
Fountain, Aberkenfig, Newcastle Higher, Bridgend
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8610279
1901
1903
sibling
Millicent
Source:8610288
1903
1911
employment
Colliers Help
Source:8610288
1911
1911
location
133 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig, Bridgend
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8610288
1911
1913
enlistment
Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:6246201
12th November 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
1339
Welsh Regiment
Source:8610268
12th November 1913
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1339
Welsh Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8610268
8th August 1914 - 18th May 1915
1914
hospitalisation
TB
Hospital/Institution
Source:8610268
December 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8610268
December 1914
1915
employment
Coal miner
Source:8610268
1915
1915
discharge
Source:6246201
18th May 1915
1915
location
2 Florence Street, Nottage, Porthcawl, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:8610268
18th May 1915
service
British Army
CPL
Source:6246791
1916
death
War Related Sickness
Died of TB caused by exposure during active service in France
Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:6246201
Source:8610275
23rd February 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Dunster |
| Source | 2405438 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig, Bridgend | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 2 Florence Street, Nottage, Porthcawl, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | known 18th May 1915 | ||
| Fountain, Aberkenfig, Newcastle Higher, Bridgend | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | CPL | ||||
| British Army | 1339 | Welsh Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 1339 | Welsh Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Dunster | father | ||
| Sarah | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | sister | 1892 | |
| William | brother | 1887 | |
| Frederick | brother | 1901 | |
| Millicent | sister | 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'10" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl and the Great War ( Porthcawl Museum ) | Clive18814 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl War Memorial | Clive18814 |
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