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We remember Edward Catherall
We remember Edward Catherall
Duplicate of Edward Catherall
Duplicate of E Catherall
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Bertha
Source:8874552
1891
1893
sibling
Harriet
Source:8874552
1893
1895
1897
sibling
Hannah
Source:8874552
1897
1899
sibling
Samuel
Source:8874549
1899
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:8874552
1901
1902
sibling
Stanley
Source:8874549
1902
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8874549
1911
1911
employment
Coal miner filler
Source:8874549
1911
1911
location
Stony Hill, Hawarden, Flintshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8874549
1911
1912
dates
Age 18
Source:8815529
1st November 1912
1912
employment
Plate layer
GC Railway Company
Source:8815529
1st November 1912
1912
enlistment
Hawarden, Flintshire
United Kingdom
Source:8815530
1st November 1912
1912
service
British Army
Serjeant
1088
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
5th Battalion
Source:8815530
1st November 1912
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8815529
14th July 1916 - 26th March 1917
1916
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
240261
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
5th Battalion
Source:8815530
16th November 1916 - 26th March 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Egypt
Source:8815532
26th March 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8815529
28th June 1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8815532
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8815530
burial
Israel
Panels 19 to 22.
Source:8815531
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Catherall, |
| Source | 8815532 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Hill, Hawarden, Flintshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1088 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 5th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 240261 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 5th Battalion | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann | mother | ||
| Edward Catherall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel | brother | 1899 | |
| Stanley | brother | 1902 | |
| Hannah | sister | 1897 | |
| Bertha | sister | 1891 | |
| Harriet | sister | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-11-01 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-11-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Deborah102878 |
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We remember Edward Catherall
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