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We remember Edward Johnson
We remember Edward Johnson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7672223
Source:7958492
1st October 1895
1901
location
Worsley Street, North Omesby, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7958492
31st March 1901
1911
location
3 Tyrer Street, Bidston, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7958491
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Dock Labourer
Source:7672223
2nd November 1914
1914
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:7672223
2nd November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
570
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7672223
2nd November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
744
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
2nd Royal Marines Battalion
Source:7958488
2nd November 1914 - 1st September 1917
1917
death
POW killed by electric current whilst trying to cross the frontier into Holland.
Belgium
Source:7958488
Source:7958489
1st September 1917
burial
Antwerpen
Belgium
Source:7958490
sibling
John Johnson
Source:7958491
sibling
Thomas Johnson
Source:7958491
sibling
Arthur Johnson
Source:7958491
sibling
Herbert Henry Johnson
Source:7958491
sibling
Elizabeth Johnson
Source:7958491
sibling
Alfred Johnson
Source:7958491
sibling
Joseph Johnson
Source:7958491
sibling
Frank Johnson
Source:7958491
sibling
George Johnson
Source:7958491
sibling
Lillyan May Johnson
Source:7958491
sibling
Harold Johnson
Source:7958491
location
1 Stanley Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7672223
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Johnson |
| Source | 7672223 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stanley Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 3 Tyrer Street, Bidston, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Worsley Street, North Omesby, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 570 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 744 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | 2nd Royal Marines Battalion | Private |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| William Johnson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Johnson | brother | ||
| Thomas Johnson | brother | ||
| Arthur Johnson | brother | ||
| Herbert Henry Johnson | brother | ||
| Elizabeth Johnson | sister | ||
| Alfred Johnson | brother | ||
| Joseph Johnson | brother | ||
| Frank Johnson | brother | ||
| George Johnson | brother | ||
| Lillyan May Johnson | sister | ||
| Harold Johnson | brother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
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