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We remember Edward Albert Castle
We remember Edward Albert Castle
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Mary Jane Castle
Source:747057
1878
1880
sibling
Annie Sophia Castle
Source:747057
1880
1882
sibling
Ellen Castle
Source:747057
1882
1885
sibling
Charles Castle
Source:747057
1885
1887
sibling
William Castle
Source:747057
1887
1889
sibling
Richard Castle
Source:747057
1889
1890
sibling
Edward Castle
Source:747057
1890
1891
sibling
Theresa Castle
Source:747057
1891
1894
sibling
Eliza Castle
Source:747057
1894
1896
1900
location
2 Mitre Street, Bolton , Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:747057
1900 - 1916
1916
enlistment
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:747057
23rd January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
22891
9th Loyals North Lancashire
Source:747057
23rd January 1916
1916
marriage
Emily Gallagher
Source:747057
5th July 1916
1916
children
Winifred Castle
Source:747057
30th September 1916
1918
internment
pow
Limburg
Germany
Source:747057
23rd March 1918 - 25th May 1918
1918
internment
pow
Stralkowo
Poland
Source:747057
31st July 1918 - 3rd August 1918
1918
internment
pow
Sprottau
Poland
Source:747057
14th August 1918
1919
children
Edna C Castle
Source:747057
1919
1919
employment
painter & decorator
self-employed
Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:747057
1919 - 1949
1919
location
17 Drummond Street, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:747057
1919
1921
children
Percy Edward Castle
Source:747057
16th January 1921
1923
children
Nora Castle
Source:747057
1923
1926
children
Audrey Castle
Source:747057
14th March 1926
1927
children
Cyril Castle
Source:747057
28th August 1927
1929
children
Rita Castle
Source:747057
6th May 1929
1932
children
Leo John Castle
Source:747057
29th February 1932
1933
children
Mary Castle
Source:747057
7th November 1933
1936
children
Anthony Castle
Source:747057
1936
1938
children
Pauline Castle
Source:747057
January 1938
service
British Army
Private
22891
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:747057
location
22 Baxendale Street, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:747057
1949
death
Not War Related
Committed suicide by drowning in local reservoir. He was last seen alive on 30th December 1948.
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:747057
10th February 1949
burial
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:747057
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Albert |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Castle |
| Source | 747057 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Drummond Street, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1919 | |
| 2 Mitre Street, Bolton , Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1900 - 1916 | |
| 22 Baxendale Street, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22891 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 22891 | 9th Loyals North Lancashire | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Castle | daughter | 30th September 1916 | |
| Edna C Castle | daughter | 1919 | |
| Percy Edward Castle | son | 16th January 1921 | |
| Nora Castle | daughter | 1923 | |
| Audrey Castle | daughter | 14th March 1926 | |
| Cyril Castle | son | 28th August 1927 | |
| Rita Castle | daughter | 6th May 1929 | |
| Leo John Castle | son | 29th February 1932 | |
| Mary Castle | daughter | 7th November 1933 | |
| Anthony Castle | son | 1936 | |
| Pauline Castle | daughter | January 1938 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Higginson | mother | ||
| Albert Castle | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Castle | sister | 1878 | |
| Annie Sophia Castle | sister | 1880 | |
| Ellen Castle | sister | 1882 | |
| Charles Castle | brother | 1885 | |
| William Castle | brother | 1887 | |
| Richard Castle | brother | 1889 | |
| Edward Castle | brother | 1890 | |
| Theresa Castle | sister | 1891 | |
| Eliza Castle | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Gallagher | wife | 5th July 1916 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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