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1205964 Drvr. Edward Washington British Army 210th Bde. C Bty. Royal Field Artillery from:Burnley (d.10th Mar 1918) Edward Washington died of bronchial pneumonia on the 10th of March 1918, aged 26 and is buried in Chocques Military Cemetery in France. He was the son of John and Sarah Waddington, of 116, Cleaver St., Burnley. Edward died at No.1 Casualty Clearing Station, France. The chaplain, Rev. R. G. Gamble wrote the following words to his parents: "Your son has given his life for his country and for love of you and yours. He did not suffer much, but passed away quietly in his sleep. We laid him to rest in a little cemetery near here this afternoon, and his officer and many of his fellow-men attended to do him last honour." Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**