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We remember Edward Scruton
We remember Edward Scruton
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Tom Scruton
Source:8511415
1886
1888
1891
location
Clement's Cottages, Humber Street, Goole, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8511413
April 1891
1892
sibling
John Scruton
Source:8511415
1892
1896
sibling
Ernest Scruton
Source:8511415
1896
1901
location
Main Street, Reedness, Goole, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8511415
April 1901
1902
sibling
Eliza Scruton
Source:9067075
1902
1907
sibling
Arthur Scruton
Source:9067075
1907
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8817
King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry
1st Bn.
Source:8511420
April 1911
1911
location
Hong Kong, South China
China
military residence address
Source:8511420
April 1911
1914
hospitalisation
Listed on Casualty List issued by War Office
Hospital/Institution
Source:3942797
1st November 1914
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8511410
7th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant Major
8817
King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Bn.
Source:8511410
7th September 1918
1920
employment
Farm labourer
Swinefleet
United Kingdom
Source:3942797
1920
1926
marriage
Emily Illingworth
Source:8511416
July 1926
1938
location
28 King's Causeway
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3942797
1938
service
British Army
Corporal
8817
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:3942797
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
8817
King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:8511409
1977
death
Goole, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8511412
January 1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Scruton |
| Source | 3942797 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 King's Causeway | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1938 | |
| Clement's Cottages, Humber Street, Goole, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Hong Kong, South China | China | military residence address | known April 1911 | |
| Main Street, Reedness, Goole, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8817 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 8817 | King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 1st Bn. | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 8817 | King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Bn. | Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 8817 | King's own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Scruton | father | ||
| Mary Ann Scruton, Nee' Ringrose | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Scruton | brother | 1886 | |
| John Scruton | brother | 1892 | |
| Ernest Scruton | brother | 1896 | |
| Eliza Scruton | sister | 1902 | |
| Arthur Scruton | brother | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Illingworth | wife | July 1926 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 |
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