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We remember Evan Hugh Owen
We remember Evan Hugh Owen
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
employment
Sett Maker
United Kingdom
Source:9315143
2nd April 1911
1917
employment
Miner
St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9315094
1917
1917
location
21 Francis Street, St Helens
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9315094
1917
1917
enlistment
Litherland, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9315094
9th November 1917
1917
dates
Age 22
Source:9315094
November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
76049
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:9330630
December 1917
1918
location
Moriah Terrace, Llithfaen, Caernafonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9315143
2nd April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
85392
Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion
Source:9330641
19th April 1918 - 9th September 1918
1918
internment
pow
Source:9316029
9th September 1918
1918
death
Unknown
Died in German captivity probably at Ramecourt POW cage, but recorded as coming under the administrative system of Freidrichsfeld POW Camp
France
Source:9315071
Source:9329424
9th September 1918
burial
France
B 11
Source:9315071
sibling
David Owen
Source:9315094
sibling
Henry Owen
Source:9315094
sibling
John Owen
Source:9315094
sibling
Kate Owen
Source:9315094
sibling
Jane Owen
Source:9315094
sibling
Winnie Owen
Source:9315094
sibling
Mary Ann Roberts
Source:9315094
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Evan Hugh |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Owen |
| Source | 9315094 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Francis Street, St Helens | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 | |
| Moriah Terrace, Llithfaen, Caernafonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 76049 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 85392 | Durham Light Infantry | 1/6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Owen | mother | ||
| Owen Owen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Owen | brother | ||
| Henry Owen | brother | ||
| John Owen | brother | ||
| Kate Owen | sister | ||
| Jane Owen | sister | ||
| Winnie Owen | sister | ||
| Mary Ann Roberts | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Birth Certificate for E H OwenImage of copy of Birth Certificate of E H Owen
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E H Owen portrait with friendPhotograph of E H Owen (seated) with comrade.Contributed by:
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Official Notification of DeathConfirmation of the death of E H Owen as a POWContributed by:
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Christmas Greetings Card InsideChristmas message inside a card sent by E H OwenContributed by:
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Christmas Greetings Card Inside IllustrationCard sent to family by E H OwenContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Record | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to Attestation Notes | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1911 Census | Alun44477 | |
| International Red Cross Record | Alun44477 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate for E H Owen | Alun44477 | |
| International Red Cross POW Record | Alun44477 | |
| Christmas Greetings Card | Alun44477 | |
| Christmas Greetings Card | Alun44477 | |
| E H Owen portrait | Alun44477 | |
| E H Owen portrait with friend | Alun44477 | |
| Official Notification of Death | Alun44477 | |
| Portrait of E H Owen | Alun44477 | |
| Christmas Greetings Card Cover | Alun44477 | |
| Christmas Greetings Card Inside | Alun44477 | |
| Christmas Greetings Card Inside Illustration | Alun44477 |
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