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We remember Edwin Medhurst
We remember Edwin Medhurst
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
William
Source:8833055
1873
1875
sibling
Alice
Source:8833055
1875
1879
sibling
Thomas
Source:8833055
1879
1883
1885
sibling
Frederick
Source:8833055
1885
1889
sibling
Harry
Source:8833055
1889
1891
location
Caldecotts, The Dicker
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8833055
5th March 1891
1901
location
Wood House, Hellingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8833060
31st March 1901
1902
marriage
Louisa Emily Hamper
Source:8833051
1902
1903
children
Nellie
Source:8833062
1903
1907
children
Louisa
Source:8833062
1907
1911
location
The Dicker, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8833062
2nd April 1911
1915
children
Edwin W
Source:8833068
1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
5577
Leinster Regiment
Source:7039576
31st July 1917
enlistment
Bexhill
United Kingdom
Source:8833071
service
British Army
Private
2969
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:2997805
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7039576
Source:8833071
31st July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
B.24
Source:7039576
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Medhurst |
| Source | 2997805 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecotts, The Dicker | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th March 1891 | |
| The Dicker, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Wood House, Hellingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2969 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 5577 | Leinster Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie | daughter | 1903 | |
| Louisa | daughter | 1907 | |
| Edwin W | son | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Medhurst | mother | ||
| William Medhurst | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother | 1873 | |
| Alice | sister | 1875 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1879 | |
| Frederick | brother | 1885 | |
| Harry | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Emily Hamper | wife | 1902 |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourPrivate E Medhurst, 5577, Leinster Regiment is buried in Potijze Chateau Lawn Cemetery.
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Hellingly Parish ChurchEdwin Medhurst is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Peter & St Paul’s Parish Church, Hellingly.Contributed by:
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Hellingly War MemorialEdwin Medhurst is commemorated on the war memorial situated in the grounds of Hellingly Cemetery.
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John72644
Communities
Communities
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The Day Sussex Died - The Dead, Missing, and WoundedMore about The Day Sussex Died - The Dead, Missing, and Wounded
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Arlington, Lower and Upper DickerMore about Arlington, Lower and Upper Dicker
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Hellingly Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Hellingly War Memorial | John72644 |
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