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We remember Norrys Aubrey Best
We remember Norrys Aubrey Best
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Jessie Dewes Best
Source:8835983
1892
1895
1897
sibling
Gordon Best
Source:8835983
1897
1901
location
113 Balsall Heath Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8835977
31st March 1901
1908
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8835999
1908 - 1915
1911
location
113 Balsall Heath Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8835983
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery Territorial Force
Source:322632
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7049484
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7049484
Source:8835965
19th July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7049484
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norrys Aubrey |
| Initials | NA |
| Last Name | Best |
| Source | 322632 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Balsall Heath Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 113 Balsall Heath Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery Territorial Force | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Norton Best | mother | ||
| Norrys Dewes Best | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Dewes Best | sister | 1892 | |
| Gordon Best | brother | 1897 |
Media
Media
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HeadstoneFrom Find-a-grave https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=11407516&PIpi=2706873
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
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 | Andrew10867 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery War Commemoration Book, 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism | Andrew10867 | |
| UK, Medical and Dental Students Registers, 1913 | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour (includes photograph) | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Sec Lieut N A Best (Killed) | Andrew10867 |
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