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We remember Edward George Luck
We remember Edward George Luck
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
18 Crampton Road, Penge
United Kingdom
Source:8725561
31st October 1891
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8724320
1901
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8727042
14th March 1916 - 15th September 1916
1916
dates
Age 24
Source:8733941
15th September 1916
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8733941
service
British Army
Private
3146
London Regiment
Source:2721537
service
British Army
Rifleman
3146
London Regiment (Post Office Rifles)
Source:7420349
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7420349
Source:8727042
Source:8733941
15th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7420349
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Luck |
| Source | 8733941 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Crampton Road, Penge | United Kingdom | known 31st October 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3146 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3146 | London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Luck nee Smith | mother | ||
| Edward Luck | father |
Media
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Edward George Luck (date unknown)In uniform which we think is his uniform from the Great War
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1901 CensusShowing Edward aged 9 living at 5 Green Lane Penge with his parents and siblingsContributed by:
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1911 CensusEdward is still living with his parents and it shows that he is now working as a postmanContributed by:
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Birth certificateEdward was born on 31st October 1891. His father is Edward, a Policeman and his mother is Eliza (nee Smith)Contributed by:
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Edward's death certificateConfirmation that Edward was killed in action and died on 15th September 1916Contributed by:
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18 Crampton Road, Penge (Google Maps, 2016)Taken from the Google maps image of the terrace on Crampton RoadContributed by:
Jenny99202
Communities
Communities
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Enlisted 1915 - 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London RegimentMore about Enlisted 1915 - 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment
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8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 1916 Battles of the SommeMore about 8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 1916 Battles of the Somme
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8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - Capture of High Wood on 15th September 1916More about 8th London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - Capture of High Wood on 15th September 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jenny99202 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jenny99202 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jenny99202 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jenny99202 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jenny99202 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Record _ Croydon | Jenny99202 | |
| Appointment as London Postman | Jenny99202 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 for Edward G Luck | Jenny99202 | |
| Postman employment - West Central District Office | Jenny99202 | |
| London West Central District Post Office & Telegraph Staff War Memorial | Valerie34433 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward George Luck (date unknown) | Jenny99202 | |
| 1901 Census | Jenny99202 | |
| 1911 Census | Jenny99202 | |
| Birth certificate | Jenny99202 | |
| Edward's death certificate | Jenny99202 | |
| 18 Crampton Road, Penge (Google Maps, 2016) | Jenny99202 |
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