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We remember Edwin Middleton Gilbert
We remember Edwin Middleton Gilbert
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Edith Muriel Gilbert
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1st October 1883
1885
sibling
Arthur Gilbert
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13th January 1885
1886
1888
sibling
George Howard Gilbert
Source:8275345
2nd July 1888
1893
sibling
Laurence Middleton Gilbert
Source:8275345
1893
1916
enlistment
Blackboy Hill Western Australia
Australia
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6th January 1916
1916
employment
Farmer
Broomehill, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8275345
6th June 1916
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:8275345
1st June 1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
4979
28th Australian Infantry battalion
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1918
death
Killed in Action
France
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1st June 1918
burial
Picardie
France
I.D.17.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin Middleton |
| Initials | EM |
| Last Name | Gilbert |
| Source | 8275345 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 4979 | 28th Australian Infantry battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Middleton | mother | ||
| Arthur Middleton Gilbert | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Muriel Gilbert | sister | 1st October 1883 | |
| Arthur Gilbert | brother | 13th January 1885 | |
| George Howard Gilbert | brother | 2nd July 1888 | |
| Laurence Middleton Gilbert | brother | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-22 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Franvillers Communal Cemetery ExtensionBurial site foe Private 4979 Edwin Middleton Gilbert
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Katanning War MemorialMemorial to all the local young men who served & died in WW1 & later in WW2. Broomehill, Western Australia, place of association for Edwin Middleton Gilbert
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Kathy30586
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Franvillers Communal Cemetery Extension | Kathy30586 | |
| Katanning War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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