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We remember Edward Darley Powell
We remember Edward Darley Powell
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1916
service
British Army
Captain and Commanding Officer
Royal Engineers
Source:3571740
12th November 1916 - 3rd June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Major and Commanding Officer
Royal Engineers
Source:3571740
3rd June 1918 - 1st September 1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7091241
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7091241
marriage
Gweneviere Francis Powell
Source:7091241
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:3571740
service
British Army
Major
Royal Engineers
Source:3571740
1918
death
Source:7091241
1st September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7091241
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Darley |
| Initials | ED |
| Last Name | Powell, |
| Source | 7091241 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain and Commanding Officer | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Temporary Major and Commanding Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO, MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gweneviere Francis Powell | wife |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Civil Records | Trevor100204 |
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