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We remember Edward John Powell
We remember Edward John Powell
Timeline
Timeline
1915
enlistment
Claremont Tasmania
Australia
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20th June 1915
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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11th October 1917
1918
dates
Age 33
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2nd September 1918
employment
Labourer
Perth
Australia
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marriage
Ruby Myrtle POWELL
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marriage
Ruby Powell
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service
Australian Imperial Force
1821
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service
Australian Imperial Force
Company Sergeant Major
1821
26th Battalion
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theatres
Egypt :4
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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1918
death
Killed in Action
Perronse
France
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2nd September 1918
burial
Perrone
France
Plot III, Row II, Grave No. 22
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward John |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Powell |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1821 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1821 | 26th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Myrtle POWELL | wife | ||
| Ruby Powell | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AIF Project details | Nicholas67502 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward John Powell | Nicholas67502 | |
| Edward John Powell | Nicholas67502 | |
| Edward John Powell - Grave | Nicholas67502 |
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