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We remember Edward Alexander Wadsworth
We remember Edward Alexander Wadsworth
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1911
employment
Art Student
London
United Kingdom
Source:9489151
April 1911
1911
location
1 Dollis Avenue, Church End, Finchley, North London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9489151
April 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Volunteer Reserve
Source:9489140
1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
London AA/2386
Volunteer Reseve
Source:9489147
1914
1920
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Lieutenant
Anti Aircraft Corps
Source:7599398
1920
1949
death
Not War Related
Paddington, West London
United Kingdom
Source:8876808
Source:9489152
21st June 1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Alexander |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Wadsworth |
| Source | 7599398 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dollis Avenue, Church End, Finchley, North London | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Volunteer Reserve | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | London AA/2386 | Volunteer Reseve | Able Seaman | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Anti Aircraft Corps | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Wadsworth | father |
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Edward Alexander WadsworthEdward Alexander Wadsworth ARA (29 October 1889 – 21 June 1949) was an English artist, most famous for his close association with Vorticism. He painted, often in tempera, coastal views, abstracts, portraits and still-life. He was also an engraver on wood and copper. In the First World War he was involved in transferring dazzle camouflage designs onto ships for the Royal Navy, and after the war he continued to paint nautical themes
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Valerie34433 |
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| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Edward Alexander Wadsworth | Peter5151 |
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