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We remember Edward Henry Edwin Voak
We remember Edward Henry Edwin Voak
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1889
sibling
William Henry Voak
Source:7964028
17th December 1889
1891
sibling
Albert Edwin Voak
Source:7964028
13th May 1891
1895
sibling
John Edwin Voak
Source:7964028
6th May 1895
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:7964028
31st March 1901
1901
location
25 Smith Street Brixton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7964028
31st March 1901
1911
location
60 Bolton Street Brixton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7964035
2nd April 1911
1916
marriage
Ellen Jane Grant
Source:7964045
1916
1917
hospitalisation
Mild Trench Foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:7964926
5th August 1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7964924
25th August 1917
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:7964928
24th March 1918
1918
location
14 Haymerle Road Peckham London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7964928
24th March 1918
service
British Army
Corporal
R 23453
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:4562060
1918
death
Died of wounds
Armed forces & conflict
Flanders
France
Source:7964039
24th March 1918
burial
Pad de Calais
France
Sp. Mem. C. 34
Source:7964928
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Henry Edwin |
| Initials | EHE |
| Last Name | Voak |
| Source | 7964028 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Haymerle Road Peckham London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th March 1918 | |
| 25 Smith Street Brixton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 60 Bolton Street Brixton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | R 23453 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Agnes Voak | mother | ||
| Edwin John Voak | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Voak | brother | 17th December 1889 | |
| Albert Edwin voak | brother | 13th May 1891 | |
| John Edwin Voak | brother | 6th May 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Jane Grant | wife | 1916 |
Media
Media
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E H E Voak Distinguished Conduct CitationDescribes his bravery to qualify him for the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
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Report showing he suffered with mild TrenchfootList of Sick and Wounded NCO's and Men of the Expeditionary Force in FranceContributed by:
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Memorial from CWGC 1918Gives the details of Date of death. Age. and parents, wife and addressContributed by:
Diana32284
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Diana32284 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Diana32284 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Diana32284 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Diana32284 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Diana32284 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Diana32284 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| E H E Voak Distinguished Conduct Citation | Diana32284 | |
| Report showing he suffered with mild Trenchfoot | Diana32284 | |
| Memorial from CWGC 1918 | Diana32284 |
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