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We remember Josiah Edwards
We remember Josiah Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:5494034
3rd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Oswestry
United Kingdom
Source:5494034
3rd September 1914
1915
discharge
Source:8867422
4th April 1915
service
British Army
Private
11794
Labour Corps
Source:2432842
service
British Army
Private
11794
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
6th (Service) Batttalion
Source:8867422
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Josiah |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 2432842 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11794 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 11794 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 6th (Service) Batttalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Edwards | father |
Media
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Josiah EdwardsPhotograph probably taken shortly after his Attestation into the King's Shropshire Light Infantry in September 1914.
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Gary8045
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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 | Anne23518 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Josiah Edwards | Gary8045 |
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