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We remember Edwin Arthur Fairminer
We remember Edwin Arthur Fairminer
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
George Fairminer
Source:8885435
1876
1876
sibling
Harriet Fairminer
Source:8885437
1876
1879
sibling
Percy Fairminer
Source:8885435
1879
1882
sibling
Thomas Fairminer
Source:8885435
1882
1884
1891
location
Amity Grove, Wimbledon, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8885435
1891
1899
children
Frederick Vistor Miller
Source:8882284
1899
1900
children
Ethel Maud Miller
Source:8882284
1900
1901
location
Amity Grove, Wimbledon, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8885437
1901
1902
employment
Dry Cleaner
Source:7673529
1902
1902
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7673529
8th September 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
Private
12674
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7673529
8th September 1902
1903
children
Edith Blanche Miller
Source:8882284
1903
1906
marriage
Mary Ann Miller
Source:7673529
20th August 1906
1907
children
Edwin James Fairminer
Source:8882284
1907
1911
location
31 Park Street, Forton, Gosport
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8882284
1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/12674
Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Fearless
Source:7673529
24th January 1914 - 17th July 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Lance Corporal
12674
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:7673529
1st February 1917
service
Royal Navy
Lance Corporal
PO/12674
SS Dalewood
Source:8882281
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:8882281
Source:8885430
26th February 1918
burial
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8882281
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin Arthur |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Fairminer |
| Source | 7673529 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Park Street, Forton, Gosport | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Amity Grove, Wimbledon, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Amity Grove, Wimbledon, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 12674 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 12674 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Lance Corporal | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/12674 | SS Dalewood | Lance Corporal | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/12674 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Fearless | 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin James Fairminer | son | 1907 | |
| Frederick Vistor Miller | stepson | 1899 | |
| Ethel Maud Miller | stepdaughter | 1900 | |
| Edith Blanche Miller | stepdaughter | 1903 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| James Fairminer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Fairminer | brother | 1876 | |
| Percy Fairminer | brother | 1879 | |
| Thomas Fairminer | brother | 1882 | |
| Harriet Fairminer | sister | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Miller | wife | 20th August 1906 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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