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We remember Edward George Rashbrook
We remember Edward George Rashbrook
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Alice Amelia --Milly Rashbrook
Source:9619009
1891
1893
1893
location
2 Straw Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9619009
31st March 1893
1903
sibling
Bertram Ernest ---Bert Rashbrook
Source:9619009
1903
1912
enlistment
Chatham
United Kingdom
Source:9638260
2nd April 1912
1915
service
Royal Navy
Acting leading Stoker
HMS Gloucester
Source:9638260
19th August 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
HMS Gloucester
Source:9638260
19th September 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
HMS Gloucester
Source:9638260
1st December 1918
1921
marriage
Dorothy Sillitoe
Source:9619055
2nd April 1921
1922
children
Charles Edward Rashbrook
Source:9619861
8th October 1922
1930
service
Royal Navy
Chief Stoker
HMS Cumberland
Source:9638260
31st March 1930
1934
discharge
Source:9642791
1st April 1934
service
Royal Navy
K14391
Source:6491218
1970
death
Not War Related
Clacton on Sea
United Kingdom
Source:9561726
27th June 1970
1985
sibling
Florence --- Flo Rashbrook
Source:9619009
1985
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Rashbrook |
| Source | 6491218 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Straw Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1893 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K14391 | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Gloucester | Acting leading Stoker | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Gloucester | Leading Stoker | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Gloucester | Stoker Petty Officer | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Cumberland | Chief Stoker |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Edward Rashbrook | son | 8th October 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia nee Scrivener | mother | ||
| Harry James Rashbrook | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Amelia --Milly Rashbrook | sister | 1891 | |
| Florence --- Flo Rashbrook | sister | 1985 | |
| Bertram Ernest ---Bert Rashbrook | brother | 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Sillitoe | wife | 2nd April 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-04-02 | 5'7" |
Media
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Edward George Rashbrook, aged 19"Forget me not" souvenir photo taken to send home when he first joined the Navy. Chatham, April 1912.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England Census | Tricia91696 | |
| England and Wales Civil Registration Marriage Index 1837 - 2005 | Tricia91696 | |
| Eng. & Wales Civil Registration Birth Index 1916 - 2007 | Tricia91696 | |
| UK Naval Medal and Award Rolls1793-1972 WW1 Medals and Awards | Tricia91696 | |
| UK Naval Medal and Award Rolls1793-1972 | Tricia91696 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| certified copy of death certificate | Tricia91696 | |
| Edward George Rashbrook, aged 19 | Tricia91696 |
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