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We remember Edward Henry Walker
We remember Edward Henry Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
William Lane Walker
Source:9514462
23rd November 1877
1879
sibling
Alice Maud Walker
Source:9514462
25th January 1879
1880
1881
dates
Age 10
Source:9512963
1881
1881
location
53 Stockwell Head Hinckley Leicestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9514462
1881
1882
sibling
Kate Walker
Source:9512963
14th October 1882
1884
sibling
Arthur Bertram Walker
Source:9512963
26th March 1884
1887
sibling
Walter Walker
Source:9512963
25th October 1887
1891
location
Swan Street West Malling Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9512963
1891
1894
sibling
Charles Henry Beecher
Source:9512872
21st October 1894
1896
sibling
Constance Mary Beecher
Source:9512872
18th October 1896
1898
sibling
Herbert Alfred Beecher
Source:9512872
7th February 1898
1902
sibling
Blanche Emily Beecher
Source:9512872
1st April 1902
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:9512872
1911
1911
employment
Labourer Eng.Dept. Royal Dockyard
Chatham Royal Dockyard
Chatham Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9512872
1911
1911
location
168 Windmill Road Gillingham Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9512872
1911
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9540543
1918
1918
events
serving with Railway Company Royal Engineers
Sergt E Walker Royal Engineers in Belgium
Belgium
Ted writes to Connie Beecher, half sister. He mentions Alice Renny nee Walker, his sister. Charles Henry Beecher ( Harry) his half brother. Lil Wallington, his sister in law.
Source:9540543
December 1918
1922
marriage
Maggie Helen Pierson
Source:9552959
1922
1939
employment
Water Inspector To Prevent Waste of Water.
Chatham Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9552959
September 1939
1939
location
Netley, King Edward Rd Chatham Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9552959
September 1939
1958
dates
Age 78
Source:9512879
1958
service
British Army
Corporal
5240
Royal Engineers
Source:4583715
service
British Army
Sergt
WR/125031
Royal Engineers
8th (Railway) Coy R.E. and 271 (Rly) Co R.E.
Source:9540543
1958
death
Walderslade Chatham Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9512879
21st November 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Henry |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Walker |
| Source | 9512855 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Windmill Road Gillingham Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 53 Stockwell Head Hinckley Leicestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Netley, King Edward Rd Chatham Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| Swan Street West Malling Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5240 | Royal Engineers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | WR/125031 | Royal Engineers | 8th (Railway) Coy R.E. and 271 (Rly) Co R.E. | Sergt |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Elizabeth Walker nee Rosher | mother | ||
| William Lane Walker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Lane Walker | brother | 23rd November 1877 | |
| Alice Maud Walker | sister | 25th January 1879 | |
| Kate Walker | sister | 14th October 1882 | |
| Arthur Bertram Walker | brother | 26th March 1884 | |
| Walter Walker | brother | 25th October 1887 | |
| Charles Henry Beecher | step-brother | 21st October 1894 | |
| Constance Mary Beecher | step-sister | 18th October 1896 | |
| Herbert Alfred Beecher | step-brother | 7th February 1898 | |
| Blanche Emily Beecher | step-sister | 1st April 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Helen Pierson | wife | 1922 |
Media
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Mr & Mrs Edward Henry & Maggie Helen WalkerThey were known as Ted and Madge Walker by the familyContributed by:
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Sergt E Walker 271 (Rly) Co R.E. B.E.F. FranceLetter to his half sister Connie Beecher. I suppose things are a little different now the war is over must be plenty of girls out of a job now. I'm in Belgium still on old job but another Coy. My address is now: WR/125031 Sergt E Walker 271 (Rly) Co R.E. B.E.F. France. Had a letter from his sister Alice (Renny nee Walker) which she posted 19 DecContributed by:
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Death of brother Walter Walker 1896This is the memorial card of a brother Walter Walker who died 16th September 1896 aged 8 yrs at Windmill Road Gillingham KentContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Family of Alice Elizabeth Beecher, formerly Walker, nee Rosher (1856-1917). Before, During, or After WW1, Her 9 adult children were either in the Armed Services, or married Servicemen.More about Family of Alice Elizabeth Beecher, formerly Walker, nee Rosher (1856-1917). Before, During, or After WW1, Her 9 adult children were either in the Armed Services, or married Servicemen.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mary76941 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mary76941 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Mary76941 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Henry Walker was called "Ted" by his family | Mary76941 | |
| Mr & Mrs Edward Henry & Maggie Helen Walker | Mary76941 | |
| Ted Walker in the Home Guard in WW2 | Mary76941 | |
| Image of Medal Card | Mary76941 | |
| Sergt E Walker 271 (Rly) Co R.E. B.E.F. France | Mary76941 | |
| Death of brother Walter Walker 1896 | Mary76941 |
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