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We remember Edward Lewis Adams
We remember Edward Lewis Adams
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1890
sibling
Horace Adams
Source:8553399
1890
1901
location
36 Newbury Road, Bromley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8553399
1901
1909
marriage
Lilian Fostall
Source:8553399
18th December 1909
1911
employment
Carpenter/Joiner
Source:8553399
1911
1911
location
6 Elliott Road, Bromley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8553399
1911
1912
children
Eric Raymond Adams
Source:8553399
17th November 1912
1915
children
Kenneth Edward Adams
Source:8553399
16th April 1915
1916
dates
Age 29
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27th June 1916
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8553399
27th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
184883
Royal Engineers
Source:8553399
27th June 1916 - September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
49918
North Staffordshire Regiment
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September 1917 - 15th May 1918
service
British Army
Private
49918
North Staffordshire Regiment
Source:633633
1918
death
Died of wounds
Mustard gas poisoning
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Source:8553399
15th May 1918
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Lewis |
| Initials | EL |
| Last Name | Adams |
| Source | 633633 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Newbury Road, Bromley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 6 Elliott Road, Bromley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 49918 | North Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 184883 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | 49918 | North Staffordshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Raymond Adams | son | 17th November 1912 | |
| Kenneth Edward Adams | son | 16th April 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Adams | mother | ||
| Edward Whyte Adams | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Adams | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Fostall | wife | 18th December 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-27 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Edward Lewis AdamsSource Bromley War Memorial, Bromley and District Times.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann73723 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann73723 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann73723 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann73723 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann73723 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann73723 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann73723 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Lewis Adams | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Lewis Adams | Jonathan101862 | |
| Saint Mark's Church War Memorial | Jonathan101862 |
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