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We remember Edwin Beasley
We remember Edwin Beasley
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1887
sibling
Beatrice Beasley
Source:8509903
1887
1889
sibling
Annie Beasley
Source:8509903
1889
1891
sibling
Florence Beasley
Source:8509903
1891
1893
sibling
Sidney Beasley
Source:8509903
1893
1896
sibling
Emma Beasley
Source:8509903
1896
1901
employment
Bedstead Filer
Source:8509903
31st March 1901
1901
location
Berkeley Road, Perseverance Place, Hay Mills, Yardley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8509903
31st March 1901
1916
service
British Army
Private
33613
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Source:262028
1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
98465
Labour Corps
165th Labour Company
Source:8509879
9th November 1916 - 28th May 1918
1916
location
23 Mosshouse Lane Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8509878
9th November 1916
1918
death
Killed in Action
Result of SW Head
Nord
France
Source:7047940
Source:8509878
28th May 1918
burial
Nord
France
Source:7047940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Beasley |
| Source | 262028 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mosshouse Lane Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th November 1916 | |
| Berkeley Road, Perseverance Place, Hay Mills, Yardley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33613 | Royal Berkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 98465 | Labour Corps | 165th Labour Company | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Beasley | father | ||
| Emma Beasley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Beasley | sister | 1887 | |
| Annie Beasley | sister | 1889 | |
| Florence Beasley | sister | 1891 | |
| Emma Beasley | sister | 1896 | |
| Sidney Beasley | brother | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-09 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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WW1 memorialWW1 memorial in St Edburgha’s Church Yardley Birmingham This soldier’s name is on the memorial. Photograph taken in 2014 © Sharon Stokes
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Communities
Communities
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St Edburgha's Church Yardley MemorialMore about St Edburgha's Church Yardley Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 |
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