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We remember Edward Alexander Rush
We remember Edward Alexander Rush
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Herbert
Source:8813354
1874
1877
sibling
Mabel
Source:8813354
1877
1881
sibling
Arthur
Source:8813354
1881
1888
sibling
Guy B
Source:8813354
1888
1890
1900
education
Skinners School
Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
Source:8813365
1900 - 1907
1901
location
6 Vale Avenue, Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8813354
April 1901
1911
employment
Auctioneer and Estate Agent
Arthur Rush
High Street, Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
Source:8813357
April 1911
1911
location
6 Vale Avenue, Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8813357
April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
Artists Rifles
Source:8813377
October 1915 - November 1917
1915
enlistment
Source:8813377
November 1915
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/263714
Royal Engineers
Source:8813523
1917 - 1919
1917
location
Paschendale Ridge
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8813377
31st July 1917 - 10th November 1917
service
British Army
Sapper
229672
Royal Engineers
Source:3856203
1919
death
War Related Sickness
He was at the front up to the date of his demobilisation, about a week before his death from pneumonia, contracted during his journey home.
Southborough, Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
Source:8813516
20th February 1919
burial
United Kingdom
Source:3856203
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Alexander |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Rush |
| Source | 8813516 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Vale Avenue, Tunbridge Wells | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 6 Vale Avenue, Tunbridge Wells | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| Paschendale Ridge | United Kingdom | military residence address | 31st July 1917 - 10th November 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 229672 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | Artists Rifles | Private | |||
| British Army | WR/263714 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| John William Rush 'Butcher' | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert | brother | 1874 | |
| Arthur | brother | 1881 | |
| Mabel | sister | 1877 | |
| Guy B | brother | 1888 |
Media
Media
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School Athletics - Rush MileRush runs the mile (aged 15) in 5 minutes 16 secondsContributed by:
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School Athletics - 100 Yards'Alex' Rush wins the 100 yards in 11 and 2/5 secsContributed by:
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School Athletics - Quarter Mile and Long JumpRush won the quarter mile and also the wide (long) jump - 13 feet 4 inchesContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Skinners' School Boys Who Served in the First World WarMore about Skinners' School Boys Who Served in the First World War
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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Christening Record | Richard106785 | |
| Census 1901 | Richard106785 | |
| 1911 Census | Richard106785 | |
| Rush Estate Agent Advert | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School Roll of Honour | Richard106785 | |
| School Athletics - Rush Mile | Richard106785 | |
| School Athletics - 100 Yards | Richard106785 | |
| School Athletics - Quarter Mile and Long Jump | Richard106785 | |
| Portrait Courier | Richard106785 | |
| Courier Obituary | Richard106785 | |
| Morning at Paschendale | Richard106785 | |
| Tunbridge Wells War Memorial | Richard106785 | |
| War record | Richard106785 | |
| Portrait 1895 | Richard106785 |
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