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We remember John Franklyn Edwards
We remember John Franklyn Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1880
location
Clyne Lodge, Blackpill, Oystermouth, Gower
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8756279
19th May 1880
1904
employment
Foreman at colliery
Pontardulais
United Kingdom
Source:8756304
November 1904
1904
marriage
Elizabeth Hannah Bevan
Source:8756304
31st December 1904
1904
location
5 Woodville Street, Tynybonau, Pontardulais
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8756304
31st December 1904
1911
employment
Labourer at colliery
Pontardulais
United Kingdom
Source:8756345
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Goppa Road, Pontardulais
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8756345
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Swansea, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8755659
8th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12894
Source:8755634
8th September 1914 - 6th June 1918
1914
service
British Army
Private
12894
Devonshire Regiment
9th (Service) Battalion
Source:2432407
September 1914 - 6th June 1918
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8755678
15th August 1915 - 6th June 1918
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:8755691
15th September 1915 - 6th June 1918
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:8755691
15th September 1915 - 6th June 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8755634
6th June 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8755651
6th June 1918
service
British Army
Private
12894
Devonshire Regiment
9th (service) Battalion
Source:8755659
1937
death
Not War Related
Killed in a mining accident at the Graig Merthyr Colliery near Pontardulais, Wales.
Graig Merthyr (Cory) Colliery, Pontardulais, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8755691
8th July 1937
burial
Goppa Road, Pontardulais
United Kingdom
Source:8755691
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Franklyn |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 8755691 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Woodville Street, Tynybonau, Pontardulais | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st December 1904 | |
| Clyne Lodge, Blackpill, Oystermouth, Gower | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th May 1880 | |
| Goppa Road, Pontardulais | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12894 | Private | |||
| British Army | 12894 | Devonshire Regiment | 9th (service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12894 | Devonshire Regiment | 9th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Edwards nee Richards | mother | ||
| David Edwards | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hannah Bevan | wife | 31st December 1904 |
Media
Media
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John Franklyn Edwards (circa 1935)John F Edwards on Castle Beach, Tenby
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Medal Roll 1914-15 Star - entry for John EdwardsExtract taken from the Medal Roll for the 1914-1915 Star with details relating to John EdwardsContributed by:
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Medal Roll Victory and War Medals - John EdwardsExtract of Medal Roll - Victory and War medalContributed by:
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Medal Roll Silver War BadgeExtract from Medal Roll Silver War Badge John EdwardsContributed by:
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Monumental Inscription - John Franklyn EdwardsMonumental Inscription: "John Beloved husband of Elizabeth Edwards who died July 8, 1937 Aged 55. Also of the above Elizabeth. Who died Oct. 22, 1952 Aged 66 years. Rest in Peace" . Location Goppa Chapel, Goppa Road Pontardulais, Wales. National Grid Reference: SN 6008303430Contributed by:
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Extract Birth Certificate - John F EdwardsBirth Certificate of John Franklyn EdwardsContributed by:
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Photograph of Elizabeth and John F EdwardsCirca 1930ies at Tenby, South WalesContributed by:
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Private John Franklyn Edwards 1914- 1915In Devonshire uniform, studio photograph circa. 1914 - 1915
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Communities
Communities
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9th (Service) Battalion, Devonshire RegimentMore about 9th (Service) Battalion, Devonshire Regiment
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Franklyn Edwards (circa 1935) | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Medal Roll 1914-15 Star - entry for John Edwards | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Medal Roll Victory and War Medals - John Edwards | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Medal Roll Silver War Badge | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Medal Index Card John Edwards | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Monumental Inscription - John Franklyn Edwards | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Extract Birth Certificate - John F Edwards | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Photograph of Elizabeth and John F Edwards | Nelwyn102031 | |
| John Edwards | Nelwyn102031 | |
| Private John Franklyn Edwards 1914- 1915 | Nelwyn102031 |
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