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We remember Edwin Ivor Coombs
We remember Edwin Ivor Coombs
Timeline
Timeline
1897
sibling
Winifred M
Source:8836352
1897
1897
birth
Barton Regis, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:6210328
Source:8836324
25th September 1897
1900
sibling
Gilbert G
Source:8836352
1900
1901
location
Byron Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8836352
1901
1908
sibling
Mary C
Source:8836354
1908
1911
location
2 Ashfield Road, Bedminster, Bristol
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8836354
1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Bristol Z/1209
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8883386
13th October 1915 - 3rd January 1916
1915
location
RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6210328
13th October 1915
1916
location
Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke), Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8834449
10th January 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Signalman
Z/1209
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8883386
26th April 1916 - 11th May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Signalman
Z/1209
HMS Yarmouth
Source:8834449
12th May 1916 - 14th July 1916
1922
marriage
Elsie K Gill
Source:8836365
1922 - 1939
1925
children
Alan E
Source:8836359
1925
1929
children
Gerald V
Source:8836360
1929
1940
marriage
Ivy F Hurd
Source:8836370
1940
1941
children
Robert D
Source:8836373
1941
location
2 Ashfield Road, Bedminster, Bristol
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8883386
1966
death
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8836326
1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin Ivor |
| Initials | EI |
| Last Name | Coombs |
| Source | 6210328 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ashfield Road, Bedminster, Bristol | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 2 Ashfield Road, Bedminster, Bristol | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Byron Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke), Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 10th January 1916 | |
| RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 13th October 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/1209 | HMS Yarmouth | Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | Bristol Z/1209 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/1209 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Signalman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald V | son | 1929 | |
| Alan E | son | 1925 | |
| Robert D | son | 1941 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin R Coombs | father | ||
| Hettie C | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred M | sister | 1897 | |
| Gilbert G | brother | 1900 | |
| Mary C | sister | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie K Gill | wife | 1922 | |
| Ivy F Hurd | wife | 1940 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
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