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We remember Herbert Edward Shill
We remember Herbert Edward Shill
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Annie M E Shill
Source:8629084
1883
1890
sibling
John Shill
Source:8629084
1890
1894
1897
sibling
Grace E M Shill
Source:8629084
1897
1899
sibling
Ellen M A Shill
Source:8629084
1899
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:8629084
31st March 1901
1901
location
Caters Road, Bredfield, Ufford, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8629084
31st March 1901
1914
employment
Clerk
Source:5751714
21st September 1914
1914
enlistment
Canada
Source:5751714
22nd September 1914
1917
dates
Age 22
Source:7258601
22nd September 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7258601
22nd September 1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
25637
Source:5751714
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Corporal
25637
Canadian Engineers
Source:7258601
1917
death
Not War Related
Died whilst riding a motor cycle. Collided with motor lorry, sustaining severe injuries. Died the following day. A Court of Enquiry concluded that this was an accident.
Ruitz, Barlin, Pas-de-Calais
France
Source:7258601
Source:8632300
22nd September 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Plot 2 Row D Grave 23
Source:8632300
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Edward |
| Initials | HE |
| Last Name | Shill |
| Source | 7258601 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caters Road, Bredfield, Ufford, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 25637 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 25637 | Canadian Engineers | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen M Shill | mother | ||
| John Shill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie M E Shill | sister | 1883 | |
| Grace E M Shill | sister | 1897 | |
| Ellen M A Shill | sister | 1899 | |
| John Shill | brother | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | 6'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Circumstances of Death Registers WW1 | Susan31491 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Edward Shill | Sylvia3155 | |
| Corporal Herbert 'Bert' Edward Shill | Sylvia3155 |
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