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We remember Edward Comber
We remember Edward Comber
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1914
location
Raglan South Barracks, Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8845041
11th August 1914
enlistment
Liverpool, New South Wales
Australia
Source:8677747
service
British Army
Private
7726
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8677749
1914
death
Died of wounds
He was most likely wounded in the fighting in and around Mons and was probably a prisoner of war when he died of his wounds two weeks later.
in the vicinity of Mons
Belgium
Source:7447096
Source:8845041
7th September 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
IX E 10
Source:8677747
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Comber |
| Source | 913019 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan South Barracks, Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 11th August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7726 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J. Comber | father |
Media
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Private Edward Comber's gravePrivate Edward Comber's grave in Mons Communal Cemetery
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Ennistymon, County ClareEnnistymon, County Clare, where Edward Comber was born in 1886Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The Memorial to the Royal Irish Regiment at Mons overlooks the ground on which the 2nd Battalion fought on the 23rd August 1914. It was unveiled by Lord Ypres on 11th November 1923.Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The plaque at the base of the Mons memorial to the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. The memorial was unveiled on 11th November 1923 at La Bascule crossroads.Contributed by:
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Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium.The road south on the western edge of Bois La Haut, Mons. The Royal Irish Regiment were hotly pursued down this road by the Germans on the afternoon of the 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
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The area to the east of MonsThe area to the east of Mons where the Royal Irish Regiment first came in contact with the enemyContributed by:
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La Bascule crossroads, Mons, BelgiumLa Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium, where a small detachment of the Royal Irish Regiment held out for hours against a superior enemy force.Contributed by:
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Restaurant Leon on Chausee de BincheRestaurant Leon on Chausee de Binche on the site of the former Chateau Gendebien which was used as a Red Cross hospital at the time of the Battle of MonsContributed by:
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SS HerschelSS Herschel, the ship which transported the Royal Irish Regiment across the channel to France. They disembarked in Boulogne on 14th August 1914.Contributed by:
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Map of the Battle of MonsMap of the Battle of Mons from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol. II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
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The area to the east of MonsThe area around the hospital and cemetery, to the east of Mons, where the Royal Irish Regiment first came in contact with the enemyContributed by:
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Maison Communale, HyonThe Maison Communale in Hyon, which was the 8th Brigade's Headquarters on 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
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A typical pave (pa-vay) roadThe pave (pa-vay) road along which the Royal Irish Regiment hurriedly retreated with the Germans close behind around 6pm on 23rd August 1914, Mons, Belgium. These roads were hard on the feet of the retreating soldiers of the BEF, especially those reservists whose feet had grown soft and had not had sufficient time to grow accustomed to day-after-day of hard marching.Contributed by:
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Grave Registration DocumentGrave registration document for Mons Communal Cemetery with Private Edward Comber's name on it.Contributed by:
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Grave Registration DocumentGrave registration document for Mons Communal Cemetery with Private Edward Comber's name on it.Contributed by:
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Mons Communal CemeteryMons Communal Cemetery where Private Edward Comber is buriedContributed by:
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La Ferté-sous-Jouarre MemorialThe La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial commemorates 3,740 officers and men of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) who fell at the battles of Mons, Le Cateau, the Marne and the Aisne between the end of August and early October 1914 and have no known graves...The memorial was designed by George H. Goldsmith, a decorated veteran of the Western Front, and unveiled by Sir William Pulteney, who had commanded the III Corps of the BEF in 1914, on 4 November 1928. (From CWGC Cemetery Details)Contributed by:
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The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, DevonportRaglan Barracks, Devonport, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was based prior to their embarkation for France in August 1914.Contributed by:
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The road along the eastern edge of the cemeteryThe road running along the eastern edge of Mons Communal Cemetery down which the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment retreated on the 23rd August 1914Contributed by:
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The entrance to Mons Communal CemeteryThe entrance to Mons Communal Cemetery close to where a half platoon of B Company of the Royal Irish Regiment, under Lieutenant F.C.Ferguson, was placed covering the exit between the hospital and the cemetery.Contributed by:
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La Bascule crossroads, Mons, BelgiumLa Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium, where a small detachment of the Royal Irish Regiment held out for hours against a superior enemy force. The memorial to the 2nd Battalion, a Celtic cross, was unveiled in 1923 at the crossroads and is clearly visible in this photo.Contributed by:
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The bridge over La Trouille near HyonThe 3rd position of A Company at around 5.30 pm 23rd August 1914 on a small bridge over La Trouille near Hyon, Mons.Contributed by:
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Maison Communale, HyonThe Maison Communale in Hyon, which was the 8th Brigade's Headquarters on 23rd August 1914.Contributed by:
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A typical pave (pa-vay) roadThe pave (pa-vay) road along which the Royal Irish Regiment hurriedly retreated with the Germans close behind around 6pm on 23rd August 1914, Mons, Belgium. These roads were hard on the feet of the retreating soldiers of the BEF, especially those reservists whose feet had grown soft and had not had sufficient time to grow accustomed to day-after-day of hard marching.Contributed by:
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4th position of the RIRgt on 23rd August 1914The field which was the 4th position of the RIRgt on 23rd August 1914, where they were attacked by the Germans at dusk.Contributed by:
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St Symphorien Military Cemetery, Mons, BelgiumSt Symphorien Military Cemetery, Mons, Belgium, where 24 soldiers of the Royal Irish Regiment are buried and some 65 unknown British soldiers around 12 of whom are almost certainly soldiers of the RIRgt.Contributed by:
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Unknown Royal Irish Regiment SoldierUnknown Royal Irish Regiment Soldier buried in St Symphorien Military Cemetery, MonsContributed by:
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Unknown Royal Irish Regiment SoldiersUnknown Royal Irish Regiment soldiers buried in St Symphorien Military Cemetery, MonsContributed by:
Patrick63223
Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 | |
| "There's a Devil in the Drum" by J.F.Lucy | Patrick63223 | |
| “The Mons Star: The British Expeditionary Force 1914” | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Edward Comber's grave | Patrick63223 | |
| Ennistymon, County Clare | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| Rue Leon Save, Mons, Belgium. | Patrick63223 | |
| The area to the east of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| La Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium | Patrick63223 | |
| Restaurant Leon on Chausee de Binche | Patrick63223 | |
| SS Herschel | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the Battle of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| The area to the east of Mons | Patrick63223 | |
| Maison Communale, Hyon | Patrick63223 | |
| A typical pave (pa-vay) road | Patrick63223 | |
| Grave Registration Document | Patrick63223 | |
| Grave Registration Document | Patrick63223 | |
| Mons Communal Cemetery | Patrick63223 | |
| La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial | Patrick63223 | |
| The Guardhouse at Raglan Barracks, Devonport | Patrick63223 | |
| The road along the eastern edge of the cemetery | Patrick63223 | |
| The entrance to Mons Communal Cemetery | Patrick63223 | |
| La Bascule crossroads, Mons, Belgium | Patrick63223 | |
| The bridge over La Trouille near Hyon | Patrick63223 | |
| Maison Communale, Hyon | Patrick63223 | |
| A typical pave (pa-vay) road | Patrick63223 | |
| 4th position of the RIRgt on 23rd August 1914 | Patrick63223 | |
| St Symphorien Military Cemetery, Mons, Belgium | Patrick63223 | |
| Unknown Royal Irish Regiment Soldier | Patrick63223 | |
| Unknown Royal Irish Regiment Soldiers | Patrick63223 |
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