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We remember Edward William Ernest Elgar
We remember Edward William Ernest Elgar
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1899
dates
Age 12
Source:6194717
1899
1916
dates
Age 17
Source:6194703
7th January 1916
education
North Council School
Folkestone
United Kingdom
Source:6194694
education
North Council School
Folkestone
United Kingdom
Source:6194703
service
British Army
Private
TF/2418
East Kent Regiment
Source:2438015
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:6194703
Source:6194694
7th January 1916
sibling
Charles Thomas George Elgar
Source:6194717
sibling
Victor Baden Powell Elgar
Source:6194717
sibling
Alfred Elgar
Source:6194717
sibling
Catherine Elizabeth Elgar
Source:6194717
sibling
Annie Elgar
Source:6194717
location
3 Garden Road, Folkestone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6194694
location
3 Garden Road, Folkestone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6194703
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward William Ernest |
| Initials | EWE |
| Last Name | Elgar |
| Source | 6194717 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Garden Road, Folkestone | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 3 Garden Road, Folkestone | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | TF/2418 | East Kent Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Elgar | mother | ||
| Edward G Elgar | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Thomas George Elgar | brother | ||
| Victor Baden Powell Elgar | brother | ||
| Alfred Elgar | brother | ||
| Catherine Elizabeth Elgar | sister | ||
| Annie Elgar | sister |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Folkestone Borough Roll of Honour & Certificate of Glory CardsMore about Folkestone Borough Roll of Honour & Certificate of Glory Cards
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob1245 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob1245 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Borough Roll of Honour and Certificate of Glory Cards | Rob1245 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Casualty Database | Rob1245 |
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