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We remember Edward Dwyer
We remember Edward Dwyer
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
4 Cassidy Road, Fulham, London
United Kingdom
Source:6971003
Source:6982355
25th November 1895
1912
dates
Age 17
Source:7944772
2nd July 1912
1912
employment
Greengrocer's Assistant
United Kingdom
Source:7944772
2nd July 1912
1912
enlistment
Kingston-On-Thames
United Kingdom
Source:7944772
2nd July 1912
1912
service
British Army
6686
East Surrey Regiment Special Reserve
4 Battalion
Source:7944772
2nd July 1912 - 6th September 1912
1912
location
30 Lintain Grove, Fulham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:7944772
2nd July 1912
1912
dates
Age 18
Source:7944772
6th September 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
L/10523
East Surrey Regiment
Source:7944772
6th September 1912 - 24th April 1915
1914
hospitalisation
Septic heel
Hospital/Institution
Source:7944772
24th October 1914
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7944781
20th April 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound head
Hospital/Institution
Source:7944772
27th April 1915
1915
marriage
Maude Barrett- Freeman
Source:7944772
20th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
East Surrey Regiment
Source:7944772
27th December 1915 - 27th July 1916
1916
hospitalisation
German measles
Hospital/Institution
Source:7944772
29th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
L/10523
East Surrey Regiment
1 Battalion
Source:7944772
27th July 1916 - 3rd September 1916
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:6982355
3rd September 1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6655449
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed whilst leading an attack on the Somme, 16 months after his Victoria Cross deed
Near Guillemont
France
Source:6655449
Source:6982355
3rd September 1916
awards
Cross of St George Russia
Other War Service Award
Source:7944765
burial
MAMETZ
France
Plot 3, Row J, Grave 3
Source:7944765
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Lintain Grove, Fulham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | known 2nd July 1912 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6686 | East Surrey Regiment Special Reserve | 4 Battalion | ||
| British Army | East Surrey Regiment | Acting Corporal | |||
| British Army | L/10523 | East Surrey Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | L/10523 | East Surrey Regiment | 1 Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of St George Russia | Other War Service Award | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maude Barrett- Freeman | wife | 20th December 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Fair | Blue |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-06 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-07-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Photograph of Edward DwyerEdward Dwyer, awarded the Victoria Cross: Belgium, 20 April 1915.
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Photograph of Edward Dwyer (right)Edward Dwyer VC of the East Surrey RegimentContributed by:
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Hill 60, where Edward earned his VCPhotograph taken at Hill 60, Belgium by Charlotte Czyzyk on 20 March 2015Contributed by:
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Photograph of Edward's gravePhotograph taken at Flatiron Copse Cemetery, Somme, France, by Charlotte Czyzyk on 21 March 2015Contributed by:
Charlotte33 -
Private Edward Dwyer VCGallaher Ltd Cigarette Card No.40 'The Great War' Victoria Cross HeroesContributed by:
Kyle34129
Communities
Communities
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1st Battalion, East Surrey RegimentMore about 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment
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Hill 60 Victoria Cross winnersMore about Hill 60 Victoria Cross winners
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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 | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Barbara27286 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara27286 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara27286 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Corporal Edward Dwyer VC - How I Won the VC | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Hammersmith & Fulham Library tribute to Corporal Edward Dwyer VC | Geoffrey4778 | |
| Victoria Cross citation, the London Gazette | Charlotte33 | |
| Corporal E Dwyer VC Plaque | Colin56585 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Edward Dwyer | Charlotte33 | |
| Photograph of Edward Dwyer (right) | Charlotte33 | |
| Hill 60, where Edward earned his VC | Charlotte33 | |
| Photograph of Edward's grave | Charlotte33 | |
| Private Edward Dwyer VC | Kyle34129 |
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