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We remember Edward Leicester Stuart Astwood
We remember Edward Leicester Stuart Astwood
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8903981
1911
1911
education
Oundle School
Oundle, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Source:8903981
1911
1911
employment
Scholar
United Kingdom
Source:8903981
1911
1911
location
Dryden House, Oundle School, North St, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8903981
1911
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:90178
4th May 1916
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:7248687
20th September 1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers (City Of London Regiment)
26th Battalion
Source:8903966
1916
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7248687
Source:8903966
20th September 1916
burial
Seine-Maritime
France
Officers, A. 10. 4.
Source:7248687
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Leicester Stuart |
| Initials | ELS |
| Last Name | Astwood |
| Source | 90178 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden House, Oundle School, North St, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers (City Of London Regiment) | 26th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Agnes | mother | ||
| Edward William Astwood | father |
Media
Media
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St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 1St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France where Edward Astwood is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 2St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France where Edward Astwood is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 3St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France where Edward Astwood is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 4St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France where Edward Astwood is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Royal Fusiliers Cap BadgeRoyal Fusiliers Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Edward Astwood.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Bankers Battalion - 26th Royal FusiliersMore about The Bankers Battalion - 26th Royal Fusiliers
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St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, FranceMore about St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France
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Memorial plaque in St. Dunstan's Chapel, Jamaica College campus, West IndiesMore about Memorial plaque in St. Dunstan's Chapel, Jamaica College campus, West Indies
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SS Manzanares Apr 1915 Jamaica Citizens’ ContingentMore about SS Manzanares Apr 1915 Jamaica Citizens’ Contingent
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Out of many, one people | Deborah102878 | |
| St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| St.Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Fusiliers Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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