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We remember Edward George Passingham
We remember Edward George Passingham
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
44 Knighton Park Road, Sydenham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9589786
1901
1909
education
Eastbourne College
Estbourne
United Kingdom
Source:8815172
1909 - 1913
1909
location
Eastbourne College
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8815172
1909 - 1913
1911
location
35 Trewsbury Road, Sydenham (family home)
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9589922
1911
1911
location
Eastbourne College
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9589814
1911
1913
education
Jesus College
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:8815172
October 1913 - August 1914
1913
location
Jesus College Cambridge
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8815172
October 1913 - August 1914
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8815172
August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
1886
London Regiment
Artists Rifles
Source:8815172
August 1914 - July 1915
1915
commission
Unknown
Source:8815172
10th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:8815172
July 1915
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8815172
March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Captain
Northumberland Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:8815172
1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
He commanded his company in the attack, and was reported missing. As he was never found, it is believed that he was killed in the shelling at the opening of the attack, while it was still dark."
Monchy-Ie-Preux
France
Source:7530455
Source:8815172
3rd May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Bay 2. Course E. Stone 7.
Source:7530455
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Passingham |
| Source | 3418239 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Trewsbury Road, Sydenham (family home) | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 44 Knighton Park Road, Sydenham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Eastbourne College | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1909 - 1913 | |
| Eastbourne College | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1911 | |
| Jesus College Cambridge | United Kingdom | school/college address | October 1913 - August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1886 | London Regiment | Artists Rifles | Private | |
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Herbert Passingham | father | ||
| Alice Passingham nee Featherstone | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Skinners' School Roll of HonourMore about Skinners' School 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 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve64587 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus College Cambridge Roll of Honour | Richard106785 | |
| Every Man Remembered | Richard106785 | |
| Wisden Obituary | Richard106785 | |
| Eastbourne College Obituary | Richard106785 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity War Memorial | Trevor321 | |
| badge | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School Roll of Honour | Richard106785 | |
| Medal Details | Richard106785 | |
| Eastbourne College | Richard106785 |
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