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We remember Edward Constable Squires
We remember Edward Constable Squires
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7310547
1889
1891
location
Boleyn Road, West Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9581289
5th April 1891
1901
location
37, Albert Road, Ilford, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9581252
April 1901
1911
employment
Bank Clerk
United Kingdom
Source:9581234
1st April 1911
1911
location
87, Albert Road, Ilford, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9581234
1st April 1911
1915
marriage
Gertrude Powell
Source:9581376
1915 - 18th August 1916
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7310547
16th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Captain
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
12th Battalion
Source:9581221
18th August 1916
1916
location
25, Cliff Parade, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7310547
18th August 1916
service
British Army
Private
1532
London Regiment
Source:4217442
service
British Army
Lieutenant
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:4217442
service
British Army
Captain
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:4217442
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7310547
Source:9581221
18th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7310547
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Constable |
| Initials | EC |
| Last Name | Squires |
| Source | 4217442 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, Cliff Parade, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th August 1916 | |
| 37, Albert Road, Ilford, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 87, Albert Road, Ilford, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1911 | |
| Boleyn Road, West Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1532 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | 12th Battalion | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Eliza Squires | mother | ||
| Edward Constable Squires | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Powell | wife | 1915 |
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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Neil149872 |
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