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We remember Eric Simpson Morrison
We remember Eric Simpson Morrison
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Gladys Mary Morrison
Source:9176284
1886
1891
1901
location
179 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9176280
31st March 1901
1903
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9176337
1903 - 1907
1911
location
The Pleck, Packwood, Dorridge, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9176284
2nd April 1911
1916
marriage
Marjorie Marie Antionette Murdoch
Source:9176290
7th July 1916
1916
children
James Morrison
Source:9176187
December 1916
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sapper
1102056
257th Battalion
Source:9176187
15th January 1917
1918
commission
Source:9176148
9th March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
129 Squadron
Source:7582824
9th March 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7582824
Source:9176333
7th July 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:9176089
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Simpson |
| Initials | ES |
| Last Name | Morrison |
| Source | 7582824 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Pleck, Packwood, Dorridge, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1102056 | 257th Battalion | Sapper | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 129 Squadron | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Morrison | son | December 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Simpson Morrison | father | ||
| Emily Rose Ingall Morrison | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Mary Morrison | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Marie Antionette Murdoch | wife | 7th July 1916 |
Media
Media
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Casualties among Midland OfficersFrom Birmingham Daily Post September 24, 1918
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| King Edwards Roll of Honour (includes photograph) | Andrew10867 | |
| Commission (London Gazette) | Andrew10867 | |
| Canada, WWI CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918 | Andrew10867 | |
| Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 | Andrew10867 | |
| Manitoba Marriages | Andrew10867 | |
| Canadian Virtual War Memorial | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualties among Midland Officers | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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