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We remember Edwin Frank Tapper
We remember Edwin Frank Tapper
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
enlistment
Source:7673578
27th July 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
14115
Royal Marine Artillery - HMS WARSPITE
Source:7673578
5th April 1915 - 30th July 1919
children
Matthew Kenneth Tapper
Source:9049453
children
Philip John Tapper
Source:9049453
marriage
Edith
Source:9049442
1982
death
Not War Related
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8682122
21st July 1982
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8682122
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin Frank |
| Initials | EF |
| Last Name | Tapper |
| Source | 7673578 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 14115 | Royal Marine Artillery - HMS WARSPITE | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip John Tapper | son | ||
| Matthew Kenneth Tapper | son |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith | wife |
Media
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Gravestone of Edwin Frank TapperGravestone of my Grandad, Edwin Frank Tapper in Chudleigh Knighton churchyard, South Devon.
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Edwin and Edith Tapper, Chudleigh KnightonWith my Granny, outside their home in Chudleigh Knighton, DevonContributed by:
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John and Ken TapperJohn and Ken Tapper, Edwin's middle and youngest sons respectively.Contributed by:
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Ken and Lynn Tappers WeddingGrandad and Granny Tapper ( to the left of Ken) with The Tapper Family outside of Bovey Tracey Parish Church.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Warspite at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Warspite at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone of Edwin Frank Tapper | Beverley93642 | |
| Grandad | Beverley93642 | |
| Edwin and Edith Tapper, Chudleigh Knighton | Beverley93642 | |
| John and Ken Tapper | Beverley93642 | |
| Ken and Lynn Tappers Wedding | Beverley93642 | |
| Frank and Edith with sons Arthur, George, John, Ch | Beverley93642 |
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We remember Edwin Frank Tapper
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