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We remember Eric Philip Hallifax
We remember Eric Philip Hallifax
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Wilfred James Hallifax
Source:7942070
18th December 1891
1894
1912
education
City & Guilds, Engineering
Dulwich College,
London
United Kingdom
Source:7942070
1912 - 1914
1913
location
107 Twyford Avenue West Acton London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7942132
1913
1913
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:7942082
5th November 1913
1913
service
British Army
Trooper
334
King Edward's Horse
Source:7942082
5th November 1913 - 4th August 1915
1915
location
34 Windsor Road Ealing London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7942126
1915
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:7942132
3rd August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
94093
Royal Engineers
Battalion Special Brigade
Source:7942132
5th August 1915 - 7th September 1916
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7942132
5th August 1915 - 24th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
940923
Royal Engineers
Source:7942132
7th January 1916 - 25th September 1916
education
Rev Mr Matthews'
Walmer
United Kingdom
Source:7942070
service
British Army
Private
894
Royal Engineers (Territorial)
London Electrical Engineers
Source:7942070
location
Penang Straits Settlements
Malaysia
parents address
Source:7942140
1916
death
Killed in Action
Bouleaux Wood, Somme
France
Source:7942070
24th September 1916
burial
Bouleaux Wood Cemetery
200 yards W. of Bouleaux Wood
half mile N.N.W. of Combles
Source:7942132
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Philip |
| Initials | EP |
| Last Name | Hallifax |
| Source | 7942070 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Twyford Avenue West Acton London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1913 | |
| 34 Windsor Road Ealing London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 | |
| Penang Straits Settlements | Malaysia | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 894 | Royal Engineers (Territorial) | London Electrical Engineers | Private | |
| British Army | 334 | King Edward's Horse | Trooper | ||
| British Army | 94093 | Royal Engineers | Battalion Special Brigade | Private | |
| British Army | 940923 | Royal Engineers | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Wilson Hallifax | father | ||
| Florence Hallifax | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfred James Hallifax | brother | 18th December 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-11-04 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-11-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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ParentsJames Wilson Hallifax and Florence HallifaxJames Wilson Hallifax was President of Penang MunicipalityContributed by:
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HeadstoneHeadstone at Combles Communal Cemetery Extension, Combles. SommeContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosemary251 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hallifax Brothers | Rosemary251 | |
| King Edward Horse | Rosemary251 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hallifax, EP | Rosemary251 | |
| ParentsJames Wilson Hallifax and Florence Hallifax | Rosemary251 | |
| Headstone | David1424 | |
| Private Eric Philip Hallifax | Rosemary251 | |
| The Straits Settlements War Memorial Singapore | Rosemary251 | |
| Name on Singapore Cenotaph | Rosemary251 |
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