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We remember Edgar James D Allum
We remember Edgar James D Allum
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1906
enlistment
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:36223
8th February 1906
1911
marriage
Bridget Mary Dewain
Source:36223
20th November 1911
service
British Army
Gunner
41875
Royal Field Artillery
Source:36223
1917
death
War Related Sickness
On 16 July 1917, while serving in Mesopotamia, Edgar was admitted to hospital suffering from heatstroke. He died two days later.
Iraq
Source:7357505
Source:36223
18th July 1917
burial
Following his death on 18 July 1917 Edgar was buried at the North Gate British Cemetery, Baghdad.
Iraq
Source:7357505
Source:36223
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar James D |
| Initials | EJD |
| Last Name | Allum |
| Source | 36223 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 41875 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Elizabeth Allum nee Comport | mother | ||
| Edgar Richard Allum | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Mary Dewain | wife | 20th November 1911 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Andrew13060 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar Allum | Andrew13060 |
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