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We remember Edward Woolfoot
We remember Edward Woolfoot
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Frederick Woolfoot
Source:8565208
1891
1898
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:8565208
31st March 1901
1901
location
11 St Mary's Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8565208
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:8565212
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Office Boy
A Local Fruiterer
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8565212
2nd April 1911
1911
location
11 St Mary's Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8565212
2nd April 1911
1916
enlistment
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8565215
2nd March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
37157
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:8565215
2nd March 1916 - 19th January 1917
1917
dates
Age 18
Source:8565215
17th January 1917
1917
location
30 Station Mount, Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8565215
17th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
17229
Training Reserve
5th Battalion
Source:8565215
20th January 1917 - 2nd May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
10318
Durham Light Infantry
3rd Training Reserve Battalion
Source:8565215
3rd May 1917 - 4th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
2336
Training Reserve
1st Battalion
Source:8565215
5th June 1917 - 25th June 1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
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17th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
37157
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:8565215
26th June 1917 - 12th January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
357894
Royal Engineers
1st (Base Park) Company
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13th January 1918 - 22nd February 1920
1918
appointments
Proficient Clerk
Source:8565215
13th July 1918
1918
appointments
Skilled Clerk
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1st October 1918
1920
dates
Age 22
Source:8565215
22nd February 1920
1920
discharge
Source:8565215
22nd February 1920
1922
marriage
Doris Woolfoot nee Jordon
Source:8565353
1922
1924
children
Una A Woolfoot
Source:8565368
1924
1972
dates
Age 74
Source:8565382
December 1972
1972
death
Not War Related
Edward Woolfoot died some fify years after his part in the Great War had ended. He was 74.
Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8565382
December 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Woolfoot |
| Source | 4876288 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 St Mary's Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 11 St Mary's Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 30 Station Mount, Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th January 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 37157 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 17229 | Training Reserve | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10318 | Durham Light Infantry | 3rd Training Reserve Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2336 | Training Reserve | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 37157 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 357894 | Royal Engineers | 1st (Base Park) Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Una A Woolfoot | daughter | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Woolfoot nee Nicholson | mother | ||
| Edward Woolfoot | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Woolfoot | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Woolfoot nee Jordon | wife | 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01-17 | 4'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBMD Marriage Record Leeds March 1922 | Keith22624 | |
| FreeBMD Birth Record for Quarter Ending March 1924 | Keith22624 | |
| FreeBMD Death Record for Quarter Ending December 1972 | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Great War Cap Badge Royal Engineers | Keith22624 |
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