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We remember Edward Vernon Blakey
We remember Edward Vernon Blakey
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
1911
employment
Dyers Apprentice
Source:9201032
2nd April 1911
1911
location
40 Savile Park Halifax
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9201032
2nd April 1911
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded whilst in the Thiepval area. War diary states heavy shelling that day
Hospital/Institution
Source:9201039
4th July 1916
1960
location
58 Lightridge Road, Fixby, Huddersfield
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9494916
9th June 1960
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
4th West Riding Regiment
Source:9201022
1960
death
Not War Related
Huddersfield
United Kingdom
Source:9494916
9th June 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Vernon |
| Initials | EV |
| Last Name | Blakey |
| Source | 9494906 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Savile Park Halifax | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 58 Lightridge Road, Fixby, Huddersfield | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th June 1960 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4th West Riding Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration |
Media
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1/4 West Riding Regiment war diary1/4 West Riding Regiment war diary July 1916. 2nd Lt Blakey wounded on 4/7/1916
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Medal Index Card showing MCBritish Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
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Medal Index CardBritish Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 - MIDContributed by:
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Record of probateEngland & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995 for Edward Vernon Blakey - CroppedContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Men of the West Riding Regiment at the Battle of the SommeMore about Men of the West Riding Regiment at the Battle of the Somme
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Wayne51525 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 West Riding Regiment war diary | Wayne51525 | |
| Medal Index Card showing MC | Wayne51525 | |
| Medal Index Card | Wayne51525 | |
| Citation for MC in London Gazette | Wayne51525 | |
| Promotion to 2 Lt in London Gazette | Wayne51525 | |
| Record of probate | Wayne51525 |
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We remember Edward Vernon Blakey
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