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We remember Edward Thornton
We remember Edward Thornton
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Thornton |
| Source | 4435211 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakery, Netton, Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th October 1915 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | A/202140 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Private |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Evelyn Thornton | daughter | 9th March 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Thornton | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Mary Stokes | wife | 30th April 1916 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-30 | 6'0" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Service Records 1914-1920 | Jill21404 | |
| 1939 Register Image | Jill21404 | |
| England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | Jill21404 |
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