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We remember Edward H Howard
We remember Edward H Howard
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:8874521
1901
1901
location
Lowlights Stairs, North Shields, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8874521
1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:8874522
1911
1911
employment
Milkman
Source:8874522
1911
1911
location
92 Grey St, North Shields, Northumberland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8874522
1911
1915
employment
Miner
Source:8820328
9th February 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:8820328
9th February 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Tyneside Z/3833
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Nelson Battalion
Source:8820328
9th February 1915
1915
location
4 Washington Terrace, North Shields
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8820328
9th February 1915
1915
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Jennings
Source:8874523
July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Leading Seaman
Tyneside Z/3833
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Hawke Battalion
Source:8820328
20th July 1915 - 20th January 1919
1915
hospitalisation
Hypermetropia
Hospital/Institution
Source:8820328
11th November 1915 - 10th January 1916
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8820328
11th November 1915
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound: back, severe
Hospital/Institution
Source:8820328
24th March 1917
1917
events
Lewis Gun, qualified first class
Training
Hayling Island, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8820328
1st October 1917 - 17th October 1917
1918
events
Gas course - L lines
Training
Chisledon Camp, Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8820328
2nd March 1918 - 9th March 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8820328
21st June 1918 - 1st October 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8820328
24th September 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound: right side severe
Hospital/Institution
Source:8820328
1st October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8820328
20th January 1919
1919
employment
Mining
UA Ritson and Sons
North Shields, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:8820328
20th January 1919
1919
location
164 Stephenson St, North Shields, Northumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8820328
20th January 1919
1982
death
Not War Related
North Tyneside West, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:8874527
1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward H |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Howard, |
| Source | 8874523 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Stephenson St, North Shields, Northumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 20th January 1919 | |
| 4 Washington Terrace, North Shields | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th February 1915 | |
| 92 Grey St, North Shields, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Lowlights Stairs, North Shields, Northumberland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Tyneside Z/3833 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Nelson Battalion | Ordinary Seaman | |
| British Army | Tyneside Z/3833 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Hawke Battalion | Leading Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella | mother | ||
| John David Howard | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Jennings | wife | July 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-09 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-02-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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