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We remember Edgar Cecil Jones
We remember Edgar Cecil Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
William Ernest Jones
Source:8681758
1886
1888
1891
location
53 Victoria Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681758
2nd April 1891
1895
sibling
Herbert Henry Jones
Source:8681845
1895
1895
sibling
Eric Gilbert Jones
Source:8681845
1895
1901
location
34 Alderley Road, Hoylake, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681781
2nd April 1901
1915
employment
Farmer
Australia
Source:8682431
8th January 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1762
4th Reinforcements
13th Battalion
Source:8682431
8th January 1915 - 30th August 1916
1915
employment
Wholesale Grocery Apprentice
Source:8682431
11th January 1915
1915
marriage
Nellie L Jones nee Barlow
Source:9519020
1915 - 20th August 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wound to back
Hospital/Institution
Source:8682431
21st July 1915
1916
location
"Urtica Hills", Teven, Richmond River, New South Wales.
Australia
their own address
Source:8681797
30th August 1916
education
Birkenhead Institute
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:8682445
enlistment
Liverpool New South Wales
Australia
Source:8081936
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8681797
30th August 1916
burial
France
Source:8681797
sibling
Ruth Edith Jones
Source:8681781
sibling
Frederick Rupert Jones
Source:8681781
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar Cecil |
| Initials | EC |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 8081936 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Urtica Hills", Teven, Richmond River, New South Wales. | Australia | their own address | known 30th August 1916 | |
| 34 Alderley Road, Hoylake, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1901 | |
| 53 Victoria Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1762 | 4th Reinforcements | 13th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Jones | father | ||
| Edith Mary Jones nee Thomas | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Ernest Jones | brother | 1886 | |
| Ruth Edith Jones | sister | ||
| Herbert Henry Jones | brother | 1895 | |
| Eric Gilbert Jones | brother | 1895 | |
| Frederick Rupert Jones | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie L Jones nee Barlow | wife | 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-08 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Birkenhead Institute Roll of HonourBrass Plaque hanging in Birkenhead Central Library
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Portrait of E C JonesExtract from Australia's fighting sons of the empire : portraits and biographies of Australians in the Great WarContributed by:
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Portrait of E C JonesAustralia's fighting sons of the empire : portraits and biographies of Australians in the Great War
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Birkenhead Institute War MemorialNew Memorial in Hamilton Square, Birkenhead to 88 Old Boys of Birkenhead Institute who fell in WW1Contributed by:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry link to 1891 census | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry Birth Records | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to 1901 census | Alun44477 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Entry | Alun44477 | |
| Find A Grave website record | Alun44477 | |
| Attestation Papers | Alun44477 | |
| Ancestry link to Australian Marriage Indexes | Alun44477 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead Institute Roll of Honour | Alun44477 | |
| Portrait of E C Jones | Alun44477 | |
| Portrait of E C Jones | Alun44477 | |
| Birkenhead Institute War Memorial | Alun44477 |
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