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We remember Edwin Timms
We remember Edwin Timms
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Flora J Timms
Source:8579861
1877
1879
birth
Juniper Hill, Cottisford, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:5794336
Source:8579861
12th September 1879
1884
sibling
May Timms
Source:8579861
1884
1887
sibling
Ethel E Timms
Source:8579861
1887
1889
sibling
Frank W Timms
Source:8579861
1889
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:8579861
1891
1891
employment
Agricultural labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8579861
1891
1891
sibling
Annie G Timms
Source:8579861
1891
1891
location
Juniper, Cottisford, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8579861
1891
1896
awards
Ashanti Star
Other War Service Award
Source:5794336
1896
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:6980723
1911
1911
employment
Farm labourer
United Kingdom
Source:6980723
1911
1914
dates
Age 35
Source:5794336
12th December 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Canada
Source:5794336
12th December 1914
1914
enlistment
Winnipeg
Canada
Source:8597211
12th December 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Rheumatic fever: hospitalised.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8597218
November 1915 - November 1915
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:6980765
26th April 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
81889
Eastern Ontario Regiment
2nd Bn.
Source:6980765
26th April 1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
81889
Canadian Infantry
Source:7250696
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed during a relatively quiet period after the battle for the St.Eloi craters, near Ypres.
Belgium
Source:7250696
Source:6980765
26th April 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
II.F.3
Source:8560764
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Timms |
| Source | 6980723 |
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Source | 6980723 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper, Cottisford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 81889 | Eastern Ontario Regiment | 2nd Bn. | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 81889 | Canadian Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Ashanti Star | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Timms | mother | ||
| Albert Timms | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora J Timms | sister | 1877 | |
| May Timms | sister | 1884 | |
| Ethel E Timms | sister | 1887 | |
| Frank W Timms | brother | 1889 | |
| Annie G Timms | sister | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-12 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Timms FamilyFlora Timms (Thompson), her sister May, her aunt Ann Elizabeth Whiting (nee Timms?) and her mother Emma Timms taken circa 1901, Edwin Timms, Flora's brother in the lower picture taken circa 1903 - 1905
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Edwin Timms - Duke of Wellingtons RegimentEdwin Timms, photograph taken about 1903 - 1905 while he was serving in India in the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment
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David1730
Communities
Communities
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Men of Cottisford & Juniper HillMore about Men of Cottisford & Juniper Hill
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Malcolm40553 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Malcolm40553 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty Details from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website | Malcolm40553 | |
| History timeline | Andrew43023 | |
| Attestation paper, Edwin Timms | Andrew43023 | |
| Description of Edwin Timms on enlistment | Andrew43023 | |
| Edwin Timms (1879-1916) | Andrew43023 | |
| Edwin Timms (1879-1916) | Andrew43023 | |
| Canadian Great War Project - Edwin Timms | David1730 | |
| Canadian Virtual War Memorial | David1730 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Timms Family | David1730 | |
| Edwin Timms - Duke of Wellingtons Regiment | David1730 |
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