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We remember Albert Ernest Edwards
We remember Albert Ernest Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded by shrapnel through his left hand about July 11, 1915 at Gallipoli .
Hospital/Institution
Source:8489528
11th July 1915 - 3rd November 1967
service
British Army
Private
1623
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:2425733
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1623
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:8489529
1967
death
Not War Related
Albert passed away at his home with his wife and family at his side.
1958 Kennedy Road, Markham, Ontario
Canada
Source:8489528
3rd November 1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Ernest |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 2425733 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1623 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 1623 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Media
Media
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Baptism RecordA copy of a baptismal record obtained as part of my genealogical research. It shows his baptism date and confirms his birth date.
Contributed by:
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1958 Kennedy Rd, Markham, Ontario, CanadaThis is the residence where Albert passed away.Contributed by:
Terrance69739 -
List of Silver War Badge RecipientsConfirms Albert Edwards recieved a Silver War Badge for wounds received in action.Contributed by:
Terrance69739 -
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Albert Ernest EdwardsPhoto was taken for an Identity card at the time of Albert's emigration to Canada. His Silver War Badge is visible on his right lapel.Contributed by:
Terrance69739 -
War MedalsAlbert's Medals for his service in WW1. These medals were passed to his grandson Terrance Edwards by Albert's eldest son Ernest George Edwards.Contributed by:
Terrance69739
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism Record | Terrance69739 | |
| 1958 Kennedy Rd, Markham, Ontario, Canada | Terrance69739 | |
| List of Silver War Badge Recipients | Terrance69739 | |
| Silver War Badge | Terrance69739 | |
| Albert Ernest Edwards | Terrance69739 | |
| War Medals | Terrance69739 |
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