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We remember Edward J Orr
We remember Edward J Orr
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Gunner
50199
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3338378
1916
death
War Related Sickness
Died at Bagtche camp whilst a PoW of the Turkish. Note revised date of death 16/7/16
Bagtché
Turkey
Source:9480461
16th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward J |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Orr |
| Source | 3338378 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 50199 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Media
Media
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Soldiers Effectsshows his date of death was revised to 16/7/16 . This was as a result of late notification about deaths at the Bagtche camp.
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ICRC index cardshows an enquiry for his whereabouts made by the family but a negative response from ICRC ie no news of him.Contributed by:
charlie59580
Communities
Communities
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Kut el Amara (11) 63rd Battery Royal Field ArtilleryMore about Kut el Amara (11) 63rd Battery Royal Field Artillery
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | charlie59580 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | charlie59580 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Effects | charlie59580 | |
| ICRC index card | charlie59580 |
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