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We remember Edward Kirkby
We remember Edward Kirkby
Timeline
Timeline
1900
1904
sibling
John Walter Kirkby
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13th March 1904
1905
education
Minster Boys School
Beverley, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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1905 - 1914
1911
location
46 Trinity Lane, Beverley, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
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1911
1914
employment
Butcher
Beverley, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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1914
1914
enlistment
Beverley, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1963
Yorkshire Regiment
5th Battalion (Territorial Force)
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31st August 1914 - 28th August 1916
1914
service
British Army
Private
1963
Yorkshire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:2606326
31st August 1914 - 28th August 1916
1914
service
British Army
Private
1963
Yorkshire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:8716078
31st August 1914 - 28th August 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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31st October 1915 - 16th March 1916
1918
employment
Blacksmith's Striker
Beverley, East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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25th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
92000
Northumberland Fusiliers
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25th March 1918 - 25th April 1919
1920
service
British Army
Private
4381612
Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards Territorial Force)
5th Battalion
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16th July 1920 - 8th September 1925
1921
service
British Army
Private
374
General Service Infantry
90 Days Emergency Service
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10th April 1921 - 2nd July 1921
1925
employment
Policeman
East Yorkshire Police
Various in East Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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1st September 1925 - 1955
1925
discharge
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8th September 1925
1933
marriage
Marjorie Garbutt
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1933
1959
death
Not War Related
Natural causes.
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18th December 1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Kirkby |
| Source | 2606326 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Trinity Lane, Beverley, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1963 | Yorkshire Regiment | 5th Battalion (Territorial Force) | Private | |
| British Army | 92000 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 4381612 | Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards Territorial Force) | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 374 | General Service Infantry | 90 Days Emergency Service | Private | |
| British Army | 1963 | Yorkshire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1963 | Yorkshire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Annie Kirkby nee Lumley | mother | ||
| Joseph John Kirkby | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Walter Kirkby | brother | 13th March 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Garbutt | wife | 1933 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
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1963 Private Edward Kirkby, 5th Batn Yorkshire RegDuring training in 1914
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 Private Edward Kirkby, 5th Batn Yorkshire Reg | William39392 |
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