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We remember Harry James Eglinton Maxwell
We remember Harry James Eglinton Maxwell
Timeline
Timeline
1879
birth
United States
Source:7128719
Source:7616794
1879
1904
marriage
Elizabeth Annie Matthews
Source:7616801
31st October 1904
1905
children
Ruby Gwendoline Annie Maxwell
Source:7616801
10th February 1905
1907
children
Leslie Alfred Eglinton Maxwell
Source:7616801
20th March 1907
1909
children
Cyril Anthony Joseph Maxwell
Source:7616801
12th March 1909
1911
employment
Accountant
Source:7616791
1911
1911
location
14 Kingscote, New Malden, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7616791
1911
1912
children
Denis James Maxwell
Source:7616801
27th November 1912
1915
enlistment
Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
Source:7616794
15th June 1915
1916
children
Victor Charles Maxwell
Source:7616801
22nd April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
100517
Royal Engineers
33RD SIGNAL COY
Source:7616776
1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7616776
1916
1916
location
10 Philadelphia Road, Porthcawl, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:7128719
1916
1916
location
Ty Gwyn, Mackworth Road, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7616794
1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
Broken ribs puncturing his lungs after being hit by 3 lorries
Beuvry-Cambrin Road
France
Source:7128719
Source:7616794
9th January 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7128719
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry James Eglinton |
| Initials | HJE |
| Last Name | Maxwell |
| Source | 7128719 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Philadelphia Road, Porthcawl, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | known 1916 | ||
| 14 Kingscote, New Malden, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Ty Gwyn, Mackworth Road, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 100517 | Royal Engineers | 33RD SIGNAL COY | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denis James Maxwell | son | 27th November 1912 | |
| Ruby Gwendoline Annie Maxwell | daughter | 10th February 1905 | |
| Leslie Alfred Eglinton Maxwell | son | 20th March 1907 | |
| Cyril Anthony Joseph Maxwell | son | 12th March 1909 | |
| Victor Charles Maxwell | son | 22nd April 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Annie Matthews | wife | 31st October 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-15 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Harry's gravestonePhoto of grave in Bethune Town Cemetery, France by Martin Harvey
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Communities
Communities
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 | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl museum website | Selena49658 | |
| War graves photographic project website | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry's death | Selena49658 | |
| Harry's gravestone | Selena49658 |
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