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We remember Ernest Robert Elvin
We remember Ernest Robert Elvin
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
United Kingdom
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22nd November 1893
1914
enlistment
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:9489696
31st August 1914
employment
Chauffeur
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service
British Army
Private
12907
Norfolk Regiment
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1916
death
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19th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Robert |
| Initials | ER |
| Last Name | Elvin |
| Source | 7361859 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12907 | Norfolk Regiment | Private |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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ER Elvin newspaper photographThis picture appeared in the Norwich Mercury on September 9th 1916 (pg8).
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ER Elvin Service Record | Chris12872 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ER Elvin newspaper photograph | Chris12872 | |
| ER Elvin Thiepval Memorial | Chris12872 |
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