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We remember Edward Travers Burges
We remember Edward Travers Burges
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Daniel Burges
Source:9145332
1874
1876
sibling
Audrey Burges
Source:9145332
1876
1877
birth
Clifton, Bristol Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9352192
Source:9145340
13th August 1877
1880
sibling
Richard Burges
Source:9145332
1880
1918
dates
Age 38
Source:9145340
18th July 1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9145332
marriage
Charlotte Burges
Source:9145340
service
South African Services
Major
1st South African Infantry
Formerly South African Mounted Rifles.
Source:9145332
location
Highland Cottage Clevedon Somerset.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9145340
location
Liegh Road Clifton Bristol Gloucestershire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9145332
1916
death
Killed in Action
Delville Wood,The Somme
France
Source:9145332
Source:9145340
18th July 1916
burial
The Somme.
France
Pier and Face 4C
Source:9145340
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Travers |
| Initials | ET |
| Last Name | Burges |
| Source | 9145330 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Cottage Clevedon Somerset. | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Liegh Road Clifton Bristol Gloucestershire. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 1st South African Infantry | Formerly South African Mounted Rifles. | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Sarah Burges | mother | ||
| Daniel Travis Burges | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Burges | brother | 1874 | |
| Audrey Burges | sister | 1876 | |
| Richard Burges | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Burges | wife |
Media
Media
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Thiepval Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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Delville Wood Oberlisk.The inscription reads: Here in a shallow trench stood the battle headquarters of the South African Infantry during the fighting in Delville Wood. Paths and trenches to the rear lead to the west and south west of the wood.Contributed by:
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National Roll of Officers.Major E.T. Burges is on this National Roll of Officers.Contributed by:
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Delville Wood.The defence of Delville Wood by the South African Infantry.Contributed by:
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Delville Wood.Captured Germans look on as the RAMC carry a wounded soldier to a dressing station, taken near Bernafay Wood.Contributed by:
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Nancy the Mascot.'Nancy' the 4th Regiment mascot, the springbok 'Nancy' was presented to the Regiment in August 1915 by Mr D M'Laren Kennedy of Driefontein, Orange Free State. She accompanied the 4th to Egypt, and thence to France, where she was with the Brigade in all its battles. She was wounded in 1917. She died at Hermeton, Belgium, on the 28th of November 1918.Contributed by:
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Delville Wood.The remains of Delville Wood after the battle moved on. It is still possible to see the remains of roots and undergrowth which made digging trenches and shelters very difficult.Contributed by:
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South African Memorial, Delville Wood.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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South African Memorial, Delville Wood.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Delville Wood.This is the only tree that was left standing from the Battle of Delville Wood.Contributed by:
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Inscription at Thiepval MemorialEdward has no known grave. He is commemorated on the Thiepval MemorialContributed by:
Gillian160987
Communities
Communities
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Thiepval and South African Memorial and Cemetries, and The Battle for Longueval and Deville Wood.More about Thiepval and South African Memorial and Cemetries, and The Battle for Longueval and Deville Wood.
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In remembrance of those identified with South African Service and named on the Thiepval MemorialMore about In remembrance of those identified with South African Service and named on the Thiepval Memorial
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South Africans at Delville Wood, Somme, July 1916More about South Africans at Delville Wood, Somme, July 1916
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Somerset Soldiers Mentioned in DispatchesMore about Somerset Soldiers Mentioned in Dispatches
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Clevedon St Andrew War MemorialMore about Clevedon St Andrew War Memorial
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Winchester College - ToyeitesMore about Winchester College - Toyeites
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South African War Graves | Janet2378 | |
| Winchester College WW1 record | Gerry59140 | |
| 1881 census details | Gillian160987 | |
| Extract from passenger list of the Goth | Gillian160987 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood Oberlisk. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| National Roll of Officers. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Nancy the Mascot. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| South African Memorial, Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| South African Memorial, Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| Delville Wood. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Major Edward Travis Burges. | Desmond1478 | |
| Inscription at Thiepval Memorial | Gillian160987 |
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