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We remember Edwin Prowse
We remember Edwin Prowse
Timeline
Timeline
1861
sibling
Jessie Prowse
Source:9514317
1861
1864
sibling
Henry Prowse
Source:9514317
1864
1871
sibling
Ernest Prowse
Source:9514264
10th February 1871
1873
1881
dates
Age 7
Source:9514317
3rd April 1881
1881
location
34 Court, No. 7, Sutton, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9514317
3rd April 1881
1882
location
35 Vauxhall St, Plymouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9514264
29th March 1882
1891
dates
Age 17
Source:9514335
5th April 1891
1891
employment
Labourer
Tan Yard
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9514335
5th April 1891
1891
location
London Court, Vauxhall St, Sutton, Plymouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9514335
5th April 1891
1892
service
British Army
Private
3 Devon Militia
Source:9514397
1892 - 1899
1899
employment
Shedman
Great Western
Plymouth Railway Station, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9514365
14th September 1899 - 19th September 1899
1911
dates
Age 37
Source:9514347
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Inmate - former Bargeman
Greenbank, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9514347
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Greenbank Workhouse, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9514347
2nd April 1911
1912
dates
Age 39
Source:9514378
20th August 1912
1912
employment
Labourer
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9514378
20th August 1912
1918
dates
Age 47
Source:9514397
6th July 1918
1918
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9514397
6th July 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
265267
Source:9514397
6th July 1918 - 30th April 1920
1939
employment
Docks Labourer
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9514538
29th September 1939
1939
location
Ford House Public Assistance Institution, New Passage Hill, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9514538
29th September 1939
employment
Labourer
Source:6715812
1949
death
Not War Related
Tavistock, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9514552
1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Prowse |
| Source | 6715812 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Court, No. 7, Sutton, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 35 Vauxhall St, Plymouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 29th March 1882 | |
| Ford House Public Assistance Institution, New Passage Hill, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Greenbank Workhouse, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| London Court, Vauxhall St, Sutton, Plymouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 265267 | ||||
| British Army | 3 Devon Militia | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Prowse | mother | ||
| Edwin Prowse | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Prowse | brother | 10th February 1871 | |
| Jessie Prowse | sister | 1861 | |
| Henry Prowse | brother | 1864 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-07-06 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-08-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
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Multimedia
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|---|---|---|
| Edwin Prowse | Michelle75308 | |
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