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We remember Edward Shadwell
We remember Edward Shadwell
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1893
sibling
Willie Aka William Shadwell
Source:9437283
12th October 1893
1914
dates
Age 35
Source:9437143
4th August 1914
1917
dates
Age 38
Source:9437143
25th May 1917
1917
employment
Labourer
J Gavin
Bulls, near Palmerston North, North Island
New Zealand
Source:9437143
25th May 1917
1917
enlistment
Trentham, Upper Hutt, Wellington, North Island
New Zealand
Source:9437143
25th May 1917
1917
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Private
59731
Canterbury Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9437143
25th May 1917 - 9th May 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9437143
14th February 1918 - 9th May 1918
1918
dates
Age 39
Source:9437146
9th May 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Edward Shadwell died at the time the New Zealanders were turning the tide on the German Spring Offensive [See the CWGC website]. He was 39.
or near Colincamps, Somme Department
France
Source:7981685
Source:9437146
9th May 1918
burial
Somme Department
France
Cemetery/memorial reference: I. J. 14
Source:9437146
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Shadwell |
| Source | 7981685 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 59731 | Canterbury Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Shadwell | mother | ||
| Edward Shadwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Aka William Shadwell | step-brother | 12th October 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-25 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-05-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Cenotaph: New Zealand Expeditionary Force |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Archives of New Zealand records for 59731 Edward Shadwell - NZEF | Keith22624 | |
| CWGC website entry for 59731 Edward Shadwell - NZEF | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 22373 William Shadwell - NZEF | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | Keith22624 |
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