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We remember Edward Arnold Abigail
We remember Edward Arnold Abigail
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Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
Limpsfield, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9028602
1901
1907
education
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9014007
1907 - 1908
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
London Z/1353
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8729176
1st February 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8729176
10th March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
2nd Lieutenant
Royal Marine Artillery
R.M.A. Anti-Aircraft Brigade
Source:8729179
18th June 1915 - 17th March 1916
service
Royal Navy
Z/1353
Royal Naval Division
Source:6195318
location
C/O Major Croft, The Buffs, Canterbury
United Kingdom
Source:6195318
1916
death
Accidentally killed at Nieuport whilst examining an unexploded shell which fell on the gun position.
Nieuport
Belgium
Source:8729176
17th March 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:8729179
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Arnold |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Abigail |
| Source | 6195318 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C/O Major Croft, The Buffs, Canterbury | United Kingdom | |||
| Limpsfield, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/1353 | Royal Naval Division | |||
| Royal Navy | London Z/1353 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Sub Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Artillery | R.M.A. Anti-Aircraft Brigade | 2nd Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverend William James Abigail | father |
Media
Media
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Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial2Lt Edward Arnold Abigall is listed on this memorial. He attended Bedford Modern School during the period 1907 - 08.
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2Lt Abigall Adinkerke Churchyard Extension2Lt Abigall is buried in Adinkerke Churchyard Extension, Belgiun.
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Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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Anglican clergy sons and daughters and military and naval chaplains who gave their lives in the Great WarMore about Anglican clergy sons and daughters and military and naval chaplains who gave their lives in the Great War
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Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635More about Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to reference book | Ann39898 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial | Alexander119331 | |
| 2Lt Abigall Adinkerke Churchyard Extension | Alexander119331 |
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We remember Edward Arnold Abigail
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