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We remember Edward Ernest Midgley
We remember Edward Ernest Midgley
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
location
Old Chester Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9225975
5th April 1891
1901
location
414 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9225976
31st March 1901
1916
service
Royal Navy
Engineer Sub Lieutenant (Temporary)
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9225983
10th November 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Engineer Sub-Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. "Laurentic."
Source:8865779
January 1917
employment
Merchant Navy
Source:7790671
1917
death
Source:8865779
25th January 1917
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8865779
sibling
Samuel Midgley
Source:9225975
sibling
Elizabeth Midgley
Source:9225975
sibling
Richard Midgley
Source:9225975
sibling
John Midgley
Source:9225975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Ernest |
| Initials | EE |
| Last Name | Midgley |
| Source | 7790671 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 414 New Chester Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Old Chester Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Engineer Sub Lieutenant (Temporary) | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. "Laurentic." | Engineer Sub-Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| John Charles Midgley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Midgley | brother | ||
| Elizabeth Midgley | sister | ||
| Richard Midgley | brother | ||
| John Midgley | brother |
Media
Media
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Report oft Edward Ernest Midgley's deathReport appearing in the Liverpool Echo - Thursday 01 February 1917
Contributed by:
John6705
Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Officers Records of Service | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Report oft Edward Ernest Midgley's death | John6705 |
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