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We remember Edwin Leopold Message
We remember Edwin Leopold Message
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
Devonshire Place, Hailsham, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8804871
1881
1891
location
Dudney's Farm, Hurstmonceux, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8804877
1891
1901
location
Dudney Farm, Hurstmonceux, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8804882
1901
1906
marriage
Harriett Alice Richardson
Source:8803888
20th June 1906
1906
children
Lottie Alice Message
Source:8803901
4th September 1906
1906
location
Gardner Street, Hurstmonceux, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8803901
4th September 1906
1907
children
Edwin Alfred Message
Source:8803908
1907
1916
enlistment
Sydney New South Wales
Australia
Source:8346653
28th February 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8346653
4th May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1250
A Coy, 2 Battalion
Source:8346653
23rd May 1916 - 4th July 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1250
2 Rfts Light Trench Mortar Battery
Source:8346653
4th July 1916 - 5th February 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1250
18th Battalion
Source:8346653
6th February 1917 - 18th June 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Suffered gunshot wound to right thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:8346653
20th September 1917
1918
children
Gladys M Message
Source:8804895
1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
EDP/ Corporal
1250
No.1 Command Depot
Source:8346653
18th June 1918 - 4th October 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
T/Corporal
1250
No.1 Command Depot
Source:8346653
5th October 1918 - 19th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8346653
19th February 1919
1935
location
Crown Hotel, Hailsham, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8804889
1935
1936
location
Earlye Farm, Mark Cross, Crowborough, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8804893
1936
1958
location
21 Lawns Avenue, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8804045
1958
marriage
Harriet Alice MESSAGE
Source:8346653
service
Australian Imperial Force
1250
Source:8346653
1958
death
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8804045
10th August 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin Leopold |
| Initials | EL |
| Last Name | Message |
| Source | 8346653 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Lawns Avenue, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1958 | |
| Crown Hotel, Hailsham, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1935 | |
| Devonshire Place, Hailsham, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Dudney Farm, Hurstmonceux, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Dudney's Farm, Hurstmonceux, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Earlye Farm, Mark Cross, Crowborough, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1936 | |
| Gardner Street, Hurstmonceux, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th September 1906 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1250 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1250 | 18th Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1250 | No.1 Command Depot | EDP/ Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1250 | No.1 Command Depot | T/Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1250 | A Coy, 2 Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1250 | 2 Rfts Light Trench Mortar Battery | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottie Alice Message | daughter | 4th September 1906 | |
| Edwin Alfred Message | son | 1907 | |
| Gladys M Message | daughter | 1918 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Alice MESSAGE | wife | ||
| Harriett Alice Richardson | wife | 20th June 1906 |
Media
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBMD | Nick15662 | |
| FreeBMD | Nick15662 | |
| Outbound passenger lists | Nick15662 | |
| FreeBMD | Nick15662 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966,1973-1995 | Nick15662 | |
| Inbound Passenger Lists | Nick15662 | |
| Outbound Passenger Lists | Nick15662 | |
| GRO Birth Register reference | Nick15662 |
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