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We remember Edward Burnell Wilkins
We remember Edward Burnell Wilkins
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Elizabeth Wilkins
Source:8510581
1873
1878
sibling
Mary Jane
Source:8510581
1878
1880
sibling
Annie
Source:8510581
1880
1881
sibling
Martha J
Source:8510581
1881
1885
sibling
Catherine
Source:8510581
1885
1888
sibling
Henry David
Source:8510581
1888
1889
1891
location
St David Street, Nottage, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8510581
1891
1901
location
Nottage, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8510587
1901
1911
employment
Mason
Source:8510592
1911
1911
location
Ivy Dene, Nottage, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8510592
1911
1915
employment
Bricklayer
Source:8431960
1915
1915
location
144 Goderich Street, Perth, Western Australia
United Kingdom
Source:8510579
1915
1915
enlistment
Perth, Western Australia
Australia
Source:8431960
30th December 1915
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
979
Australian Infrantry
44th Battalion
Source:8431960
7th January 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8431960
25th November 1916
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:8431960
8th June 1917
burial
Newton, Porthcawl
Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen
United Kingdom
Belgium
Special Memorial near I. B. on right of entrance
Source:8510699
Source:8510702
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Burnell |
| Initials | EB |
| Last Name | Wilkins |
| Source | 8431960 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Goderich Street, Perth, Western Australia | United Kingdom | known 1915 | ||
| Ivy Dene, Nottage, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Nottage, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| St David Street, Nottage, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 979 | Australian Infrantry | 44th Battalion |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Wilkins | father | ||
| Elizabeth | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | sister | 1880 | |
| Martha J | sister | 1881 | |
| Catherine | sister | 1885 | |
| Elizabeth Wilkins | sister | 1873 | |
| Mary Jane | sister | 1878 | |
| Henry David | brother | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'3" |
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Edward's family gravePhoto of grave in Newton Church taken by Clive Hayward / Dave Gregory
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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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl museum | Selena49658 | |
| National Arcives of Australia | Clive18814 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edward's family grave | Selena49658 | |
| Edward's war grave | Selena49658 | |
| Attestation paper | Clive18814 | |
| Oath | Clive18814 | |
| Field Service | Clive18814 | |
| Discription on enlistment | Clive18814 | |
| Statment of service | Clive18814 | |
| Application to enlist | Clive18814 | |
| Medical History | Clive18814 | |
| Rear of Medical History | Clive18814 | |
| Casualty form | Clive18814 | |
| Casualty Form | Clive18814 | |
| Rear of Casualty form | Clive18814 | |
| War Gratuity Schedule | Clive18814 | |
| Conduct sheet | Clive18814 | |
| Will | Clive18814 | |
| Location of Grave | Clive18814 | |
| Grave infomation | Clive18814 | |
| Letter to Sister re. pay | Clive18814 | |
| Notification of death | Clive18814 | |
| letter recieved from sister | Clive18814 | |
| Letter to union | Clive18814 | |
| Letter to Base Records Office | Clive18814 | |
| Field Service | Clive18814 | |
| Medal form | Clive18814 | |
| Memorial Plaque stamp | Clive18814 | |
| Roll of Honour | Clive18814 | |
| PTE EDWARD BURNELL WILKINS | Fiona132008 | |
| Edward Burnell Wilkins | Fiona132288 |
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