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We remember Edward Arthur Woplin
We remember Edward Arthur Woplin
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1887
location
9 Winterbourne Terrace, Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6632929
13th October 1887
1889
sibling
Daisy Woplin
Source:6639137
1889
1891
sibling
Charles Sidney Woplin
Source:6639118
1891
1891
location
4 Bridport Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6639137
1891
1892
sibling
Annie Louisa Woplin
Source:7362401
1892
1895
sibling
William James Woplin
Source:6639118
1895
1896
sibling
George Christopher Woplin
Source:6639118
1896
1900
sibling
Alfred Robert Woplin
Source:6639118
1900
1904
sibling
Albert Henry Woplin
Source:6639118
1904
1909
sibling
Rose Woplin
Source:6639118
1909
1911
employment
Gardener
Thornton Heath, Surrey
Source:6639118
1911
1911
location
69 Spa Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6639118
1911
1915
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:6632997
12th September 1915
1915
marriage
Elizabeth Ann Eastmond
Source:6632997
12th September 1915
1915
location
45 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6632997
12th September 1915
1915
enlistment
Gidea Park
United Kingdom
Source:6639076
9th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
27005
Machine Gun Corps
Source:6639076
9th December 1915 - 3rd April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Left leg amputated from gun shot wound.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6639180
24th January 1918
1918
discharge
Source:6639076
13th February 1918
1918
children
Annie Eleanor Louise Woplin
Source:6975127
29th November 1918
service
British Army
Private
27005
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4881280
location
18 Grange Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6633072
1922
death
War Related Sickness
My grandfather died from pulmonary tuberculosis, possibly contracted in the trenches. In 1917 he was wounded and subsequently had his left leg amputated.
Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6633072
29th October 1922
burial
Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:7621406
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Arthur |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Woplin |
| Source | 6632929 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Grange Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 4 Bridport Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 45 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 12th September 1915 | |
| 69 Spa Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 9 Winterbourne Terrace, Thornton Heath, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | 13th October 1887 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27005 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 27005 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Eleanor Louise Woplin | daughter | 29th November 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Woplin | mother | ||
| Edward Arthur Woplin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Sidney Woplin | brother | 1891 | |
| William James Woplin | brother | 1895 | |
| George Christopher Woplin | brother | 1896 | |
| Alfred Robert Woplin | brother | 1900 | |
| Albert Henry Woplin | brother | 1904 | |
| Rose Woplin | sister | 1909 | |
| Daisy Woplin | sister | 1889 | |
| Annie Louisa Woplin | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Eastmond | wife | 12th September 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-01-24 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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Machine Gun CorpsTypical MGC badge as used on CWGC headstones [such a badge combined with his brother WJ Woplin's RAMC badge on their joint CWGC headstone at Croydon]Contributed by:
R58235
Communities
Communities
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The Woplins of Thornton HeathMore about The Woplins of Thornton Heath
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Barbara12365 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Barbara12365 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Croydon, Thornton Road Cemetery Records | Barbara12365 | |
| MIC image (Ancestry) [Discharge card] | R58235 | |
| Pvt E A Woplin (Find a Grave) | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Arthur Woplin | Barbara12365 | |
| Machine Gun Corps © IWM (INS 4958) | R58235 | |
| Machine Gun Corps | R58235 |
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