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We remember Lewis Edwards
We remember Lewis Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1895
1901
1911
1911
1914
1915
1920
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lewis |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 2433903 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Synessgan Street, Merthyr Tydfil | United Kingdom | known 1920 | ||
| 76 Ynisgau, Merthyr Tydfil | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Ynysgan Street, Merthyr Tydfil | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240298 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 17957 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Seth Edwards | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother | 1887 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'3" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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