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We remember Edgar Birt
We remember Edgar Birt
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1914
enlistment
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:6161653
2nd September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
13255
Royal Field Artillery
'A' Battery
Source:6161653
17th February 1915 - 26th November 1917
1915
marriage
Florence Mary Harris
Source:6161653
4th July 1915
1917
service
British Army
Lance Bombardier
13255
Royal Field Artillery
'A' Battery
Source:6161653
27th November 1917 - 1st August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Bombardier
13255
Royal Field Artillery
'A' Battery
Source:6161653
2nd August 1918
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6169707
11th February 1919
1919
service
British Army
Corporal
13255
Royal Field Artillery
'A' Battery
Source:6169707
11th February 1919
employment
Ironworker
Source:6161653
service
British Army
Corporal
13255
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5007171
1956
death
Died of heart attack. Diabetes related
Newport Gwent
United Kingdom
Source:9552614
6th March 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Birt |
| Source | 5007171 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13255 | Royal Field Artillery | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 13255 | Royal Field Artillery | 'A' Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 13255 | Royal Field Artillery | 'A' Battery | Lance Bombardier | |
| British Army | 13255 | Royal Field Artillery | 'A' Battery | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 13255 | Royal Field Artillery | 'A' Battery | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Mary Harris | wife | 4th July 1915 |
Media
Media
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Edgar Birt MemorialThis is the family headstone of Edgar and Florence Birt at Christchurch Cemetery in Newport GwentContributed by:
Keith121869
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Richard928 | |
| Royal Artillery Military Medal awards Transcription | Richard928 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar Birt | Keith121869 | |
| Edgar Birt Memorial | Keith121869 |
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