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We remember Edwin George Bobbitt
We remember Edwin George Bobbitt
Timeline
Timeline
1900
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7088099
1900
1911
dates
Age 11
Source:8658284
2nd April 1911
1911
education
Brewham Village School
South Brewham, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8658284
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
School Milker
South Brewham
United Kingdom
Source:8658284
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Park Farm Cottage, South Brewham, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8658284
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Tipcote Hill, Shepton Mallet,Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8658281
2nd April 1911
1918
dates
Age 18
Source:7088099
30th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
30774
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:7088099
30th August 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7088099
30th August 1918
1918
location
Writh Bylle, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7088099
30th August 1918
service
British Army
Private
8/27700
Graduate Battalion Hampshire Regiment
Source:395547
service
British Army
Private
30774
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:395547
1918
death
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7088099
30th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7088099
sibling
Henry Bobbett
Source:8658281
sibling
Albert Bobbett
Source:8658284
sibling
Francis Bobbett
Source:8658284
sibling
John Bobbett
Source:8658284
sibling
Percy Bobbett
Source:8658284
sibling
Phoebe Bobbett
Source:8658284
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Bobbitt |
| Source | 7088099 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Farm Cottage, South Brewham, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Tipcote Hill, Shepton Mallet,Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Writh Bylle, Shepton Mallet, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th August 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8/27700 | Graduate Battalion Hampshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 30774 | Somerset Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 30774 | Somerset Light Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emeline Bobbett | mother | ||
| William Bobbett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Bobbett | brother | ||
| Albert Bobbett | brother | ||
| Francis Bobbett | brother | ||
| John Bobbett | brother | ||
| Percy Bobbett | brother | ||
| Phoebe Bobbett | sister |
Media
Media
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Vis-en-Artois war memorialThe Commonwealth War Memorial Garden with the wall of remembrance at the far end where Edwin's name is remembered.
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A close-up photo of the panel with Edwin's nameA close-up photo of the panel on which Edwin's name is inscribed.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nicola80499 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Vis-en-Artois war memorial | Nicola80499 | |
| A close-up photo of the panel with Edwin's name | Nicola80499 |
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We remember Edwin George Bobbitt
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