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We remember Edward Sheldon
We remember Edward Sheldon
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1904
employment
Ironmonger
United Kingdom
Source:8860876
July 1904
1904
enlistment
Ludlow, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:8860876
14th July 1904
1904
service
British Army
Gunner
20011
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8860876
14th July 1904
1904
service
British Army
Shopshire Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:8860876
1904
1912
marriage
Jeannie Maybury
Source:8860876
8th April 1912
1915
service
British Army
Bombardier
20011
Royal Garrison Artillery
21st Siege Battery
Source:8860876
15th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8860876
17th July 1915 - 6th October 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8860876
18th March 1916 - 6th February 1918
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
20011
Royal Garrison Artillery
67th Siege Battery
Source:8860876
28th November 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Shell burns
Hospital/Institution
Source:8860876
3rd June 1917 - 19th July 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Debility - Diabetes
Hospital/Institution
Source:8860876
June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
20011
Royal Garrison Artillery
67 Siege Battery
Source:8860876
11th November 1917 - 6th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
20011
Royal Garrison Artillery
Clearing Office
Source:8860876
7th February 1918 - 15th May 1918
1918
location
Horse & Jockey, Ludlow, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:8860876
May 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8860876
15th May 1918
1919
death
Source:7196123
24th February 1919
burial
Shropshire
United Kingdom
West of Church
Source:7196123
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Sheldon |
| Source | 3996248 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Jockey, Ludlow, Shropshire | United Kingdom | known May 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Shopshire Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | |||
| British Army | 20011 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 20011 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 67th Siege Battery | Corporal | |
| British Army | 20011 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 67 Siege Battery | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 20011 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 21st Siege Battery | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 20011 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Clearing Office | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Sheldon | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannie Maybury | wife | 8th April 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-07 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | R58235 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | R58235 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MIC - image | R58235 |
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