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We remember Harry Melville Edwards
We remember Harry Melville Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
John Selwyn Edwards
Source:8931174
1884
1885
sibling
Winifred W Edwards
Source:8931179
1885
1892
1901
location
207 Great Bridge St, West Bromwich, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8931179
31st March 1901
1907
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8931258
1907 - 1910
1911
location
St Johns Vicarage, 32 Sams Lane, West Bromwich, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8931174
2nd April 1911
1925
marriage
Lilian Maud Nichols
Source:8931183
16th April 1925
1939
location
Wagmore Wendover Road , Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8931183
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:2431419
service
British Army
Lance Major
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:2431419
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:2431419
1964
death
Santa Barbara, California
United States
Source:8931197
1st March 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Melville |
| Initials | HM |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 2431419 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 Great Bridge St, West Bromwich, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| St Johns Vicarage, 32 Sams Lane, West Bromwich, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Wagmore Wendover Road , Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Worcestershire Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Worcestershire Regiment | Lance Major | |||
| British Army | Worcestershire Regiment | Lieutenant Colonel |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Edwards | father | ||
| Rachel Edwards | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Selwyn Edwards | brother | 1884 | |
| Winifred W Edwards | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Maud Nichols | wife | 16th April 1925 |
Media
Media
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Coroner for Mid BucksFrom Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press November 26, 1955Contributed by:
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Andrew10867 | |
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| 1939 Register | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| Regimental records of officers' services 1775-1914 | Andrew10867 | |
| Lieut.-Colonel Harry Melville EDWARDS, O.B.E. (incluides photo) | Andrew10867 | |
| Romania | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| N.A. WO 76/267 | john14663 | |
| Under Blazing Car | Andrew10867 | |
| Coroner for Mid Bucks | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Burberry Coat | Andrew10867 |
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