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We remember Edward Wallace
We remember Edward Wallace
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Joseph Wallace
Source:8978007
1883
1884
sibling
Ethel H Wallace
Source:8978007
1884
1886
sibling
John Wallace
Source:8978007
1886
1888
sibling
Walter H Wallace
Source:8978007
1888
1890
1890
sibling
Edward Wallace
Source:8978007
1890
1891
location
Blakesley, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8978007
1891
1892
sibling
Herbert Wallace
Source:8978007
1892
1894
sibling
Flora Wallace
Source:8978007
1894
1896
sibling
Frank Wallace
Source:8978007
1896
1897
sibling
Fred Wallace
Source:8978007
1897
1899
sibling
Rosa Wallace
Source:8978007
1899
1900
sibling
Nellie Wallace
Source:8978007
1900
1901
location
83 Solebrook, Whittlebury, Towcester, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8978020
1901
1911
employment
Gardener
Source:8978058
1911 - 24th August 1914
1911
location
Goldings Bothy, Great Warley, Essex
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8978058
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
542
Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment
Source:8977395
24th August 1914 - 24th November 1914
1914
location
21 St John Street, Rugby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8977395
24th August 1914 - 15th July 1916
1914
discharge
Source:8977395
24th November 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Discharged under KR 392 (iii) C as suffering from ezzama that does not improve much under treatment
Hospital/Institution
Source:8977395
24th November 1914
1915
employment
Gardener
Horsley Hall Estate
Horsley Hall, Gresford, Wrexham
United Kingdom
Source:8977346
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Wrexham
United Kingdom
Source:8977346
11th December 1915
1915
hospitalisation
During his fitness medical it was noted that he was suffering from chronic eczama on his face, arms and legs.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8977346
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
37910
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:8977346
11th December 1915 - 13th June 1916
1915
location
Horsley Hall, Gresford, Wrexham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8977346
11th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
37910
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:8977346
13th June 1916 - 15th July 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Please see the story dated 1/9/1921
North of Bazentin Le Grand, Somme
France
Source:7379166
Source:8977346
15th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 4A
Source:7379166
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Wallace |
| Source | 5370701 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 St John Street, Rugby | United Kingdom | parents address | 24th August 1914 - 15th July 1916 | |
| 83 Solebrook, Whittlebury, Towcester, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Blakesley, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Goldings Bothy, Great Warley, Essex | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| Horsley Hall, Gresford, Wrexham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 37910 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 542 | Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 37910 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| William Edwards | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Wallace | brother | 1883 | |
| Ethel H Wallace | sister | 1884 | |
| John Wallace | brother | 1886 | |
| Walter H Wallace | brother | 1888 | |
| Edward Wallace | brother | 1890 | |
| Herbert Wallace | brother | 1892 | |
| Flora Wallace | sister | 1894 | |
| Frank Wallace | brother | 1896 | |
| Fred Wallace | brother | 1897 | |
| Rosa Wallace | sister | 1899 | |
| Nellie Wallace | sister | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pale | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription & Images | Wayne117646 | |
| Rugby Family History Group | Wayne117646 | |
| Clwyd Family History Society | Wayne117646 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription & Images (Pension Claims) | Wayne117646 | |
| England, Scotland & Wales Census 1891 | Wayne117646 | |
| England, Scotland & Wales 1901 Census | Wayne117646 | |
| England, Scotland & Wales Census 1911 | Wayne117646 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Wayne117646 |
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