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We remember Walter Edward Barber
We remember Walter Edward Barber
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1878
sibling
Herbert George Barber
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1878
1879
sibling
George Frederick Barber
Source:9218284
1879
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:9218267
3rd April 1881
1881
location
1, Eldon Villas, Norwood, Croydon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9218267
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
William Arthur Barber
Source:9218284
1882
1883
sibling
Ethel Marian Barber
Source:9218284
1883
1885
sibling
Maurice Joseph Barber
Source:9218284
1885
1888
sibling
Phyllis May Victoria Barber
Source:9218284
1888
1890
sibling
Sydney Marriott Barber
Source:9218284
1890
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:9218284
5th April 1891
1891
location
23 Apsley Road, South Norwood, Croydon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9218284
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Edwin Harold Barber
Source:9218284
1891
1899
marriage
Margaret
Source:9218251
1899
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:9218251
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Master Gunner
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9218251
2nd April 1911
1911
location
31 Hinguar Street Shoeburyness, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9218251
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 39
Source:8506688
6th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8506688
9th November 1916
1916
death
Poole, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:8506688
Source:9218248
9th November 1916
burial
Beckenham Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8506688
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Barber |
| Source | 8506687 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Eldon Villas, Norwood, Croydon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 23 Apsley Road, South Norwood, Croydon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 31 Hinguar Street Shoeburyness, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Master Gunner | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Second Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Amelia Barber | mother | ||
| Frederick William Barber | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Arthur Barber | brother | 1882 | |
| Ethel Marian Barber | sister | 1883 | |
| Maurice Joseph Barber | brother | 1885 | |
| Phyllis May Victoria Barber | sister | 1888 | |
| Sydney Marriott Barber | brother | 1890 | |
| Edwin Harold Barber | brother | 1891 | |
| Herbert George Barber | brother | 1878 | |
| George Frederick Barber | brother | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | wife | 1899 |
Media
Media
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Cross of SacrificeBeckenham Crematorium and Cemetery. Own photograph.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | Jonathan101862 |
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