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We remember Horace Edgar Kirk
We remember Horace Edgar Kirk
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9611696
5th April 1891
1891
location
7 Sheppy Place, Gravesend, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9611696
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9611488
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Errand Boy Port
Source:9611488
31st March 1901
1901
location
5 St Andrews Road, Milton-next-Gravesend, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9611488
31st March 1901
1906
location
101 Singlewell Road, Gravesend, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9070383
26th May 1906
1908
commission
Regular
Source:9070383
26th May 1908
1908
dates
Age 21
Source:9070383
26th May 1908
1908
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9070383
26th May 1908
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:9640425
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Driver
Army Service Corps
Source:9640425
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Hulme Barracks, Manchester
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9640425
2nd April 1911
1913
appointments
Officer's Batman
Source:9070383
23rd October 1913
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9070383
1st April 1915 - 25th May 1919
1915
appointments
Batman to Brigadier General G.F.Davies CMG
Source:9070383
27th September 1915 - 12th May 1919
1919
marriage
Elizabeth L Williams
Source:9640970
1919
1919
location
1 Wheelton View, Leyland Lane, Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9070383
25th June 1919
1920
discharge
Source:9070383
25th May 1920
1939
employment
Rubber Hose Maker
Source:9600639
29th September 1939
1939
location
Lyndor, Leyland, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9600639
29th September 1939
1954
dates
Age 67
Source:9640827
1954
employment
Labourer
Source:9070383
service
British Army
Driver
T/26644
Army Service Corps
Source:2604831
1954
death
Unknown
Chorley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9640827
1954
sibling
Olive G Kirk
Source:9611488
sibling
May E Kirk
Source:9611488
sibling
Edward E Kirk
Source:9611488
sibling
George V Kirk
Source:9611488
sibling
Stanley F Kirk
Source:9611488
sibling
Percy F Kirk
Source:9611488
sibling
Alfred C Kirk
Source:9611488
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace Edgar |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Kirk |
| Source | 9070383 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wheelton View, Leyland Lane, Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th June 1919 | |
| 101 Singlewell Road, Gravesend, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th May 1906 | |
| 5 St Andrews Road, Milton-next-Gravesend, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 7 Sheppy Place, Gravesend, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Hulme Barracks, Manchester | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Lyndor, Leyland, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T/26644 | Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria G Kirk | mother | ||
| John W Kirk | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive G Kirk | sister | ||
| May E Kirk | sister | ||
| Edward E Kirk | brother | ||
| George V Kirk | brother | ||
| Stanley F Kirk | brother | ||
| Percy F Kirk | brother | ||
| Alfred C Kirk | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth L Williams | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-05-25 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of 1939 Register | Barrie13353 |
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