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We remember Edwin Towler
We remember Edwin Towler
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
James T Towler
Source:9546275
1880
1881
sibling
William E. Towler
Source:9546275
1881
1883
1888
sibling
Dora Towler
Source:9546261
1888
1890
sibling
Sarah S.
Source:9546261
1890
1891
location
71 Abel Street, Burnley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9546275
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Abraham Towler
Source:9546261
1891
1895
sibling
Fred Towler
Source:9546261
1895
1901
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Burnley
United Kingdom
Source:9546261
31st March 1901
1901
location
13 Wood Street, Burnley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9546261
31st March 1901
1905
marriage
Mary Ann Towler
Source:9546233
23rd December 1905
1907
children
Harry Towler
Source:9545806
25th April 1907
1909
children
Dora Towler
Source:9545806
17th April 1909
1911
location
47 North Street Burnley
United Kingdom
Source:9546233
2nd April 1911
1915
children
Harold
Source:9545806
7th February 1915
1915
enlistment
Burnley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9545806
10th May 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9545806
25th December 1915 - 4th March 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9545806
10th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
L/18093
Royal Field Artillery
C Battery
Source:9545806
22nd April 1916 - 20th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Bombardier
L/18093
Royal Field Artillery
C battery
Source:9545806
20th July 1916 - 31st December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
L/18093
Royal Field Artillery
170th Brigade
Source:9545806
31st December 1916 - 18th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Bombardier
Royal Field Artillery
C Battery
Source:9545806
18th February 1917 - 1st March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
L/18093
Royal Field Artillery
C battery
Source:9545806
1st March 1917 - 19th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded by enemy shell fire.
Gun Shot Wound Right Hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:9545806
12th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
L/18093
Royal Field Artillery
170th Brigade
Source:9545806
19th October 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9545806
26th January 1919
service
British Army
Corporal
L/18093
Royal Field Artillery
C Battery
Source:9132988
1953
death
Unknown
Burnley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9546298
January 1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Towler |
| Source | 9545806 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Wood Street, Burnley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 47 North Street Burnley | United Kingdom | 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 71 Abel Street, Burnley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/18093 | Royal Field Artillery | C Battery | Corporal | |
| British Army | L/18093 | Royal Field Artillery | C Battery | Acting Bombardier | |
| British Army | L/18093 | Royal Field Artillery | C battery | Bombardier | |
| British Army | L/18093 | Royal Field Artillery | 170th Brigade | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | C Battery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | L/18093 | Royal Field Artillery | C battery | Corporal | |
| British Army | L/18093 | Royal Field Artillery | 170th Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Towler | son | 25th April 1907 | |
| Dora Towler | daughter | 17th April 1909 | |
| Harold | son | 7th February 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Metcalfe | mother | ||
| William Towler | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Towler | sister | 1888 | |
| Sarah S. | sister | 1890 | |
| Abraham Towler | brother | 1891 | |
| Fred Towler | brother | 1895 | |
| William E. Towler | brother | 1881 | |
| James T Towler | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Towler | wife | 23rd December 1905 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian152464 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ian152464 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War diary entry about him being wounded | Edwin110085 | |
| First World War Medals | Ian152464 |
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