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We remember Edward John Church
We remember Edward John Church
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1914
service
British Army
Private
2424
London Irish Rifles/Connaught Rangers
Source:809857
1914
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:809857
31st August 1914
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:809857
15th June 1916 - 5th November 1916
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:809857
19th November 1916 - 19th May 1917
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:809857
12th June 1917 - 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Leg wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:809857
24th May 1918
1919
discharge
Source:809857
16th January 1919
1935
employment
Civil Servant
Civil Service
London, Blackpool, Newcastle on Tyne, Slough
United Kingdom
Source:809857
1935 - 1984
1939
employment
Public Service
Fire Watching
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:809857
1939 - 1945
1946
location
29 Albert Terrace, West Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:809857
1946 - 1964
1946
marriage
Mabel Greensitt
Source:809857
1946
children
Betty Church
Source:809857
service
British Army
Private
29859
Connaught Rangers
Source:809857
marriage
Gertrude Langley
Source:809857
hospitalisation
Bullet wound in leg.
Hospital/Institution
Source:809857
children
Rosemary Church
Source:809857
1986
death
Not War Related
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Wallinford, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:809857
September 1986
burial
Reading, Berkshire
Survived WW1
United Kingdom
Source:809857
sibling
Chester William Church
Source:809857
sibling
Stanley Church
Source:809857
sibling
Amy Church
Source:809857
service
British Army
Private
2424
London Regiment
2/18th lond Battalion
Source:809857
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward John |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Church |
| Source | 809857 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Albert Terrace, West Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne | United Kingdom | their own address | 1946 - 1964 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2424 | London Regiment | 2/18th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 29859 | Connaught Rangers | Private | ||
| British Army | 2424 | London Irish Rifles/Connaught Rangers | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Church | daughter | ||
| Rosemary Church | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Church, nee Muttitt | mother | ||
| Chester Church | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester William Church | brother | ||
| Stanley Church | brother | ||
| Amy Church | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Langley | wife | ||
| Mabel Greensitt | wife | 1946 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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EgyptEdward J. Church (Lance Corporal) pictured left with unknown colleague
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EgyptGroup of soldiers in uniform (London Irish Rifles) taken in Egypt. 1917Contributed by:
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France, Battle of the SommeSoldiers pictured with field gun, Vimy Ridge, SommeContributed by:
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3 July 1917, EgyptTed Church left, unknown colleague right in uniform. studio photograph taken in Egypt 1917Contributed by:
Researchers12668
Communities
Communities
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2nd London Irish Rifles 2/18th Battalion, London RegimentMore about 2nd London Irish Rifles 2/18th Battalion, London Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Researchers12668 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Corporal | Researchers12668 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | Researchers12668 | |
| Egypt | Researchers12668 | |
| France, Battle of the Somme | Researchers12668 | |
| Edith Langley | Researchers12668 | |
| Edward John Church | Researchers12668 | |
| Billie Church nee Greensitt | Researchers12668 | |
| 3 July 1917, Egypt | Researchers12668 |
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