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We remember Edward Norman Powell
We remember Edward Norman Powell
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Maria Keziah Powell
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1880
1882
sibling
Joseph George Powell
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1882
1884
1888
sibling
Charles John Powell
Source:8637572
1888
1889
sibling
James Frederick Powell
Source:8637572
1889
1892
sibling
Harry William Powell
Source:8637572
1892
1893
sibling
Daisy Emma Powell
Source:8637572
1893
1896
sibling
Ernest Mark Powell
Source:8637572
1896
1898
sibling
Margaret Maud Powell Born
Source:8637572
1898
1901
sibling
Nellie Victoria Powell
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1901
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:8637572
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Foreman
South Metropolitan Gas Company
East Greenwich Peninsula
United Kingdom
Source:8637572
2nd April 1911
1911
location
80 Old Woolwich Rd Christchurch Mission Greenwich London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8637572
2nd April 1911
1917
appointments
11th Battalion
Source:8637642
4th April 1917
education
Calvert Rd School
Greenwich
United Kingdom
Source:8637551
enlistment
Deptford London
United Kingdom
Source:8637642
service
British Army
Private
GS/8055
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:3571857
service
British Army
Private
G/8055
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
11th Battalion
Source:8637642
1917
death
Killed in Action
Battalion diary there was a very heavy retaliation by the enemy . 7 killed and 11 wounded ,Ted died the next day ,the 8 th.
St Eloi ,now part of Ypres
Belgium
Source:8637530
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8th April 1917
burial
Arrondissement Ieper, West Flanders
Belgium
Plot A 32
Source:8637530
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Norman |
| Initials | EN |
| Last Name | Powell |
| Source | 8637530 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Old Woolwich Rd Christchurch Mission Greenwich London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GS/8055 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G/8055 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 11th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Powell | father | ||
| Emma Powell nee White | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph George Powell | brother | 1882 | |
| Maria Keziah Powell | sister | 1880 | |
| Charles John Powell | brother | 1888 | |
| James Frederick Powell | brother | 1889 | |
| Harry William Powell | brother | 1892 | |
| Daisy Emma Powell | sister | 1893 | |
| Ernest Mark Powell | brother | 1896 | |
| Margaret Maud Powell born | sister | 1898 | |
| Nellie Victoria Powell | sister | 1901 |
Media
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Ted with sisters.In uniform taken in Woolwich 1915. Sisters in age order Daisy, Maggie his favourite and Nellie youngest of 10 children.
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Ted's family at Christchurch Greenwich.Ted is probably in this photo of Christchurch East Greenwich members as many of his family are there. His mother was church caretaker and the family lived in the church mission house at 81 Old Woolwich Rd.Contributed by:
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Memorial window in Lewisham to the 11th BattalionCatford, 11th Battalion Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment WW1 War Memorial 11th Battalion Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment WW1 War Memorial Location: St Laurence Church 37 Bromley Road Catford SE6 2TSContributed by:
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Postcard from Ted referred to in the piano story.Embroidered postcard from Ted in France to his youngest sister Nellie.Contributed by:
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Postcard about the piano.Written by Ted to his sister Nellie asking her to keep the piano at Christchurch Hall Greenwich in tune.Contributed by:
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Ted about 1910Ted had a carte d 'visite portrait at the local photographer F Sharp, 27 Trafalgar Rd Greenwich.
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Ted's war grave.Photo of Ted's grave sent by the British Association Ypres Salient Belgium, 22 Rue Merghelynck, Ypres , Belgium.Contributed by:
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Envelope the photo Ted's war grave was in.Envelope with the stamp from Belgium removed.Contributed by:
Julie88442
Communities
Communities
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The South Metropolitan Gas CompanyMore about The South Metropolitan Gas Company
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ted's Grave. | Julie88442 | |
| Ted's school admission entry Calvert Rd school Greenwich | Julie88442 | |
| 1911 Census | Julie88442 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Julie88442 | |
| Battalion diary Queen's Own for date of Ted's death | Julie88442 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ted with sisters. | Julie88442 | |
| Ted's family at Christchurch Greenwich. | Julie88442 | |
| Memorial window in Lewisham to the 11th Battalion | Julie88442 | |
| Postcard from Ted referred to in the piano story. | Julie88442 | |
| Postcard about the piano. | Julie88442 | |
| Ted about 1910 | Julie88442 | |
| Ted's war grave. | Julie88442 | |
| Envelope the photo Ted's war grave was in. | Julie88442 |
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