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We remember William Henry Vaughan Edgar
We remember William Henry Vaughan Edgar
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1918
service
Royal Navy
Artificer Engineer (Warrant Officer)
HMS Iris II
Source:8658405
22nd April 1918 - 23rd May 1918
1918
appointments
Lieutenant
Source:8658447
23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9164370
23rd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Engineer Lieutenant
HMAS Australia
Source:8658447
23rd April 1918
1926
appointments
Lieutenant Commander
Source:8658447
23rd April 1926 - 2nd November 1928
1962
death
Source:8658405
1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry Vaughan |
| Initials | WHV |
| Last Name | Edgar |
| Source | 8658396 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Iris II | Artificer Engineer (Warrant Officer) | |||
| Royal Navy | HMAS Australia | Engineer Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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HMS Iris IIHMS Iris II, where Edgar served in the engine room and the boiler room
Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A short ferry ride to the war | Keith1947 | |
| Image of Lieutenant W H V Edgar with a party of civilians on HMAS Australia | Keith1947 | |
| Distinguished Service Cross | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Iris II | Keith1947 |
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