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We remember Edward Lockhart Shaw
We remember Edward Lockhart Shaw
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Henry Livingstone
Source:8810251
1879
1889
birth
China
Source:8973354
Source:8810251
19th September 1889
1891
location
New Talcom Hotel, West Street, Gravesend
United Kingdom
Source:8973347
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Frederick Lloyd
Source:8810251
1893
1901
location
Church Missionary Children's Home, Limpsfield
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8810251
31st March 1901
1903
education
St Lawrence College
Ramsgate
United Kingdom
Source:8973354
September 1903
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
R/13196
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:3984395
May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
9th Bn.
Source:8973399
12th October 1915 - 5th August 1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal West Surrey Regiment
Source:3984395
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a shell at Ovillers
Ovillers, Somme
France
Source:9509941
5th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
H.24
Source:8454509
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Lockhart |
| Initials | EL |
| Last Name | Shaw |
| Source | 3984395 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Missionary Children's Home, Limpsfield | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| New Talcom Hotel, West Street, Gravesend | United Kingdom | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal West Surrey Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | R/13196 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Corporal | ||
| British Army | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | 9th Bn. | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Shaw | mother | ||
| Rev. Charles Shaw | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Livingstone | brother | 1879 | |
| Frederick Lloyd | brother | 1893 |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourSecond Lieutenant Shaw is buried in Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension.
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Grave Registration DocumentThis document gives details of his final resting place.Contributed by:
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The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) Cap BadgeThis cap badge was worn by the Officers of the Regiment.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialEdward Shaw is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchEdward L Shaw is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary’s Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Obituary E L ShawNews article published in Los Angelos Evening Herald, 29th August 1916, page 3, giving details of Second Lieutenant Shaw's death in France.Contributed by:
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Campbell College Belfast War MemorialEdward Lockhart Shaw is commemorated on the war memorial of Campbell College, belfast.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
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RamsgateRemembers14-18 (Kent)More about RamsgateRemembers14-18 (Kent)
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Old Laurentians, Ramsgate, KentMore about Old Laurentians, Ramsgate, Kent
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
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Ramsgate (St. Lawrence College)More about Ramsgate (St. Lawrence College)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| School & university registers Image | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger List | John72644 | |
| Marriage | John72644 | |
| Edward Receives His Commission | John72644 | |
| St. Lawrence College Register 1879 - 1934 | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Grave Registration Document | John65615 | |
| The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Obituary E L Shaw | John72644 | |
| Edward Lockhart Shaw | John72644 | |
| Campbell College Belfast War Memorial | John72644 |
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