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We remember Edward George Cavell
We remember Edward George Cavell
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1911
employment
House Painter
Ashford, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:755333
2nd April 1911
1911
location
19 Linden Road, Ashford, Kent,
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:755333
2nd April 1911
1916
employment
Painter
South Eastern and Chatham Railway
Ashford, Kent,
United Kingdom
Source:755333
1916
1916
enlistment
Ashford, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:755333
19th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
189177
Royal Engineers
Railway Operating Division
Source:755333
29th January 1916
1919
discharge
Source:755333
18th February 1919
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/257773
Royal Engineers
Source:755333
1855
death
Ashford, Kent,
United Kingdom
Source:755333
December 1855
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Cavell |
| Source | 755333 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Linden Road, Ashford, Kent, | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | WR/257773 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 189177 | Royal Engineers | Railway Operating Division | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Cavill | mother | ||
| George Cavill | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-29 | 5'2" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers Badge | Michael19507 |
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