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We remember Edgar Burrows
We remember Edgar Burrows
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:6166218
1901
1901
location
Mill Lane, Chard, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6166218
1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:6166205
1911
1911
employment
Fitter's Apprentice
Lace Factory
Chard, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:6166205
1911
1911
location
16, Holly Terrace, Chard, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6166205
1911
1919
employment
Fitter
Gifford and Fox Ltd
Chard, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:6174458
November 1919 - 4th July 1923
1923
location
6 Park Cottages, Chard
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6174458
1923
1923
marriage
Gladys Eva Genge
Source:6174458
26th December 1923
1926
children
Derek Terrance Burrows
Source:6174458
7th May 1926
1928
children
Margaret Iris Burrows
Source:6174458
5th January 1928
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
1934
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:625144
service
British Army
Private
240445
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:625144
sibling
Albert Burrows
Source:6166205
sibling
Harry Burrows
Source:6166205
sibling
William Burrows
Source:6166216
sibling
Edward Burrows
Source:6166216
sibling
Kate Burrows
Source:6166218
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Burrows |
| Source | 625144 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Holly Terrace, Chard, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 | |
| 6 Park Cottages, Chard | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1923 | |
| Mill Lane, Chard, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1934 | Somerset Light Infantry | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 240445 | Somerset Light Infantry | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Terrance Burrows | son | 7th May 1926 | |
| Margaret Iris Burrows | daughter | 5th January 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Burrows | father | ||
| Elizabeth Burrows | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Burrows | brother | ||
| Harry Burrows | brother | ||
| William Burrows | brother | ||
| Edward Burrows | brother | ||
| Kate Burrows | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Eva Genge | wife | 26th December 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Edgar Ernest BurrowsThis photo may have been taken after the end of WW1 as it appears that the uniform has wings on the shoulder and Edgar didn't join the RAF until about 1922.
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Edgar Burrows with some comrades.This was possibly taken while Edgar was in India or Afghanistan but I have no definite information.Contributed by:
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Reverse side of medalsThis photo shows the reverse side of the three medals.Contributed by:
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1901 Census Part 1 Burrows Family1901 Census for parents and some siblings: to be cont from next census pageContributed by:
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Service Record 1 for Edgar Ernest BurrowsThis is the first page of the service record for enlistment into RAF in 1923Contributed by:
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Service record page 2 for Edgar Ernest BurrowsThis is the second page of the service record for enlistment into RAF in 1923Contributed by:
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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar Ernest Burrows | CLARE8641 | |
| Edgar Burrows with some comrades. | CLARE8641 | |
| Medals | CLARE8641 | |
| Reverse side of medals | CLARE8641 | |
| 1911 Census | CLARE8641 | |
| 1901 Census Part 1 Burrows Family | CLARE8641 | |
| 1901 Census page 2 | CLARE8641 | |
| Service Record 1 for Edgar Ernest Burrows | CLARE8641 | |
| Service record page 2 for Edgar Ernest Burrows | CLARE8641 |
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