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We remember Edward Owens
We remember Edward Owens
Timeline
Timeline
1914
enlistment
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6166633
27th April 1914
1914
location
135 Ellen Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6166633
1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1900
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force)
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1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6166632
1915
1915
location
53 Eversleigh Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6166633
1915
marriage
Margaret Owen
Source:6166633
service
British Army
Private
1900
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:3356252
location
30 Horatio Street, Hackney Road, Preston?
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6166633
1915
death
Killed in Action
Flanders
France
Source:6166632
16th June 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Owens |
| Source | 3356252 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Ellen Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 | |
| 30 Horatio Street, Hackney Road, Preston? | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 53 Eversleigh Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1900 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 1900 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force) | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Owen | wife |
Media
Media
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Portrait of Lance Corporal Edward OwensStill from the first Preston and District Roll of Honour film, showing a photographic portrait of Lance Corporal Edward Owens. He is pictured wearing the uniform of Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Captioned "L-Corp. E. Owens". Film & image copyright of Preston City Council, British Film Institute collection.
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Communities
Communities
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4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will OndaMore about 4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will Onda
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 | Preston485 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Preston485 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Lance Corporal Edward Owens | Preston485 |
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