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We remember Edwin Guy Silk
We remember Edwin Guy Silk
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Arthur Guy Silk
Source:8711042
1878
1879
sibling
Mary M Silk
Source:8719066
1879
1881
sibling
Leila Annie Silk
Source:8711042
1881
1883
1891
location
High Street, Solihull, Warks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8719069
5th April 1891
1895
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8711086
1895 - 1900
1901
location
High Street, Solihull, Warks
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8719066
31st March 1901
1911
location
High Street, Solihull, Warks
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8711042
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:8711044
August 1914
1917
marriage
Ethel Margaret Meadowcroft
Source:8719072
1917
service
British Army
Private
80
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
14th Battalion.
Source:8711044
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7085284
Source:8711044
20th September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7085284
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin Guy |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Silk |
| Source | 7085284 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street, Solihull, Warks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| High Street, Solihull, Warks | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| High Street, Solihull, Warks | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 80 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 14th Battalion. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Silk | father | ||
| Eleanor M A Silk | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Guy Silk | brother | 1878 | |
| Leila Annie Silk | sister | 1881 | |
| Mary M Silk | sister | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Margaret Meadowcroft | wife | 1917 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Communities
Communities
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Men and women of WarwickshireMore about Men and women of Warwickshire
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 | |
| A soldier of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment | David1424 |
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