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We remember Benjamin Shadwell
We remember Benjamin Shadwell
Timeline
Timeline
1860
sibling
William Shadwell
Source:9458860
1860
1862
sibling
Mary Shadwell
Source:9458860
1862
1864
sibling
James Shadwell
Source:9458860
1864
1866
sibling
Elizabeth Shadwell
Source:9458860
1866
1867
sibling
Maria Shadwell
Source:9458860
1867
1869
sibling
Gideon Shadwell
Source:9458860
1869
1870
sibling
Mercy Shadwell
Source:9458860
1870
1872
sibling
Rosetta Aka Rose Shadwell
Source:9458860
1872
1874
sibling
Louisa Shadwell
Source:9458860
1874
1875
1877
sibling
Hannah Aka Annie Shadwell
Source:9458860
1877
1879
sibling
John Shadwell
Source:9458860
1879
1881
dates
Age 5
Source:9458860
3rd April 1881
1881
location
28 Church Street, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9458860
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
David Shadwell
Source:9458860
1881
1891
dates
Age 15
Source:9458862
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Telegraph Boy
The General Post Office
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9458862
5th April 1891
1891
location
26 Church Street, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9458862
5th April 1891
1899
dates
Age 23
Source:9458822
14th January 1899
1899
marriage
Emily Florence Shadwell nee Smith
Source:9458822
14th January 1899 - 1945
1900
children
Doris Lilian Shadwell
Source:9458868
1900
1901
dates
Age 25
Source:9458868
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Postman
The General Post Office
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9458868
31st March 1901
1901
location
4 Green Street, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9458868
31st March 1901
1902
children
Edward Shadwell
Source:9458868
12th May 1902
1911
dates
Age 35
Source:9458875
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Postman
The General Post Office
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9458875
2nd April 1911
1911
location
15 Green Street, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9458875
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 39
Source:9458822
4th August 1914
1915
location
49 Motcombe Road, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9458822
5th December 1915
1915
dates
Age 40
Source:9458822
6th December 1915
1915
employment
Postman
The General Post Office
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9458822
6th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9458822
6th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Army Reserves
Source:9458822
6th December 1915 - 25th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9458822
26th July 1916 - 17th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
G/26615
The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st (Home Service) Garrison Battalion
Source:9458822
18th April 1917 - 21st August 1917
1917
dates
Age 42
Source:9458822
21st August 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9458822
21st August 1917
1917
location
49 Motcombe Road, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9458822
23rd August 1917
1918
dates
Age 43
Source:9458822
11th November 1918
1939
dates
Age 64
Source:9458851
September 1939
1939
location
Eastbourne County Borough, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9458851
September 1939
1945
dates
Age 70
Source:9458847
December 1945
1949
death
Not War Related
Benjamin Shadwell died just over 30 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 74.
Eastbourne Registration District, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9458848
1949
1949
dates
Age 74
Source:9458848
December 1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Shadwell |
| Source | 3968090 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Green Street, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 26 Church Street, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 28 Church Street, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 4 Green Street, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 49 Motcombe Road, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th December 1915 | |
| 49 Motcombe Road, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd August 1917 | |
| Eastbourne County Borough, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Army Reserves | ||||
| British Army | The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | G/26615 | The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st (Home Service) Garrison Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Lilian Shadwell | daughter | 1900 | |
| Edward Shadwell | son | 12th May 1902 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Shadwell nee Bennett | mother | ||
| Gideon Shadwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Shadwell | brother | 1860 | |
| Mary Shadwell | sister | 1862 | |
| James Shadwell | brother | 1864 | |
| Elizabeth Shadwell | sister | 1866 | |
| Maria Shadwell | sister | 1867 | |
| Gideon Shadwell | brother | 1869 | |
| Mercy Shadwell | sister | 1870 | |
| Rosetta Aka Rose Shadwell | sister | 1872 | |
| Louisa Shadwell | sister | 1874 | |
| Hannah Aka Annie Shadwell | sister | 1877 | |
| John Shadwell | brother | 1879 | |
| David Shadwell | brother | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Florence Shadwell nee Smith | wife | 14th January 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-06 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal West Kent Regiment | Keith22624 |
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