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We remember Herbert Edgar Chafey
We remember Herbert Edgar Chafey
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
Coombe Shorney, Brompton Ralph, Somerset
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9046949
1901
1911
location
40 Albermarle Road, Taunton, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9046949
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
21396
Gloucestershire Regiment
10th Battalion
Source:9455944
service
British Army
Private
21396
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:9455945
1916
death
Died of wounds
Bethune, Pas de Calais
France
Source:5098927
Source:9455945
16th June 1916
burial
Bethune
France
V. E. 35
Source:5098927
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Edgar |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Chafey |
| Source | 5098927 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Albermarle Road, Taunton, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 | |
| Coombe Shorney, Brompton Ralph, Somerset | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21396 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 10th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 21396 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Chafey | father | ||
| Mary Jane Coles | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Taunton St Andrews War MemorialMore about Taunton St Andrews War Memorial
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Taunton St John's Roll of HonourMore about Taunton St John's Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Andrew13060 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HE Chafey | Andrew13060 |
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