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L/Cpl. Harry Ubert Edmans
British Arny 12th Btn. London Regiment
from:London
(d.14th Sep 1916)
Thomas Edmenson
British Army Durham Light Infantry
from:West Hartlepool
My relative's name, Thomas Edmenson appears on the War memorial in West Hartlepool, in spite of extensive search I can find very little information about him. If anyone are able to help in any way it would be appreciated..... Thank you.
Pte. Thomas Edmenson
British Army 1st Btn. Kings Own Scottish Borderers
from:Houghton le Spring, Durham
Edmenson, Thomas, Private, No 17925, 1st Battn, (25th Foot) The King's Own Scottish Borders, was the 3rd son of William Edmenson, Foreman Fitter at Houghton Colliery, by his wife, Catherine, daughter of Robert Potts; b Houghton-le-Spring, co. Durham, 25th Aug, 1880; educated C.E. Shcools there; joined the Navy in 1896; and was on H.M.S. Isis when that ship was commissioned for particular service during the hostilities between the United States and Spain in 1898; obtained his discharge in 1907, and was a Seagoing Steward until a short time before the war, when he became an employee at the Houghton Colliery; enlisted 13 Jan. 1915; went to the Dardanelles 18 July, and died on H.M. Hosptial Ship Dongola, 25 Aug. following, from enteric fever contracted while on active service on the Peninsula. He m. at North Shields, Annie (2 Stanley Street, Houghton-le-Spring, daughter of William McEwan, and had a son, Wiliam Hunter, b 9 May, 1909.
Taken from: UK, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, 1914-1924 Record for Thomas Edmenson.
Capt. W. A. Edmenson
British Army 173rd Brigade, D Bty Royal Field Artillery
Pte. Ernest Edmonds
British Army 8th Btn. Somerset Light Infantry
(d.11th Apr 1917)
Born in Lopen, Somerset, Ernest Edmonds was my late mother's first cousin. He is commemorated in St Mary's Churchyard memorial stone and is interred in the Arras Memorial Graveyard.
Pte. G. Edmonds
British Army 12th Btn. (Teesside Pioneers) Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards)
from:36 Hill St East, Portrack, Stockton on Tees
(d.4th May 1917)
Pte. Harry William Edmonds
British Army 6th Battalion Royal Irish Regiment
from:St Sampsons, Guernsey
(d.9th Sep 1916)
William was killed in action in France.
Dvr. Philip Augustus Edmonds
British Army 13th Battalion Royal Fusiliers
from:Dawlish
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Cards give an outline of the service career of Philip Edmonds. He entered the theatre of war on 29th of April 1915 with the Army Service Corps as a Private. On 3 October 1917 he was transferred to the Northern Regiment for 3 days before joining the 17th Royal Fusiliers on 7th of October. On 20th of March 1918 he was transferred again to the 13th Royal Fusiliers with which he served until 13th of October 1918. He is shown to have been wounded on 9th October 1918.
Philip Augustus Edmonds was awarded the 1915 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He died on 9th of January 1921, at the Ministry of Pensions Hospital, Ruskin Park, Brixton.
Dvr. Samuel Edmonds
British Army 58th Brigade Royal Field Artillery
from:Dublin
My paternal grandfather Sam Edmonds joined the British Army in Dublin in 1915, was trained at Woolwich in the Royal Horse Artillery and was shipped to France in 1916. Not sure when he changed to Royal Field Artillery but he survived and was demobbed in March 1919. His discharge papers spell his name incorrectly as Edmunds.
Pte. Allan Edmondson
British Army London Regiment
from:Bow, East London
Allan Edmundson was the oldest of 7 brothers, one of whom, George Edmondson also was killed in the Great War serving with the same regiment.
Pte. Charles Edward Edmondson
British Army 42nd Btn. Machine Gun Corps
from:Burnley
(d.2nd June 1918)
Charles Edmondson was killed in action 2th Jun 1918, aged 21 and buried in the Couin New British Cemetery, France. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edmondson, 95 Leyland Rd., Burnley. Formerly 50 Milton Street, Burnley. A weaver at Emmott's, Burnley Lane
Pte. George Allen Edmondson
British Army 1/7th Btn. London Regiment
from:Leyton
(d.9th Aug 1918 )
George Edmundson was one of 7 brothers, the second oldest. His older brother Allen Edmondson also was killed in the Great War serving with the same regiment.
Pte. Harold Edmondson
British Army 7th Btn. East Lancashire Regiment
from:Colne, Lancashire
(d.7th June 1917)
Harold Edmondson was my mother's half brother. Prior to serving in Flanders he had already served in Palestine, according to the newspaper report of his death at the age of 21.
I have been told by a guide at the 'In Flanders Field Museum' in Ypres, that he and many comrades were killed when the mines which they had been laying, exploded early. All the comrades are buried in Croonaert Chapel Cemetery.
Rfm. John Edmondson
British Army 1st Battalion The Rifle Brigade.
from:Carnforth, Lancashire,
(d.1st Nov 1918)
My Paternal Great Grandfather, John Edmondson, enlisted at Dalton in Furness on 7th August 1914 with the 4th Battalion of Kings Own Lancashire Regiment. From 1915 to 1918 John sent my Great Grandmother (his girlfriend), Jane Wall, known as Jenny, many postcards from France, the last one received was in September 1918.
On John's Record for Soldier's Died in the Great War his Regiment was the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) 1st Battalion, Rifleman B/202112 (Comments: Formerly S/4/122327 R.A.S.C). He died of his wounds on 1st November 1918 and is buried at Ramillies British War Cemetery, Ramillies, Pas-de-Calais, France, Grave Ref: G.24.
The very sad thing about this story is that he never knew that Jenny was pregnant with his son when he died. She brought up their son by herself, which I know in those days must of been tough as a single mother. Although through her life Jenny had a few chances of marrying she never accepted the proposals and died in her 92nd year a single lady.
Pte. Gilbert James Edmondston
British Army 19th Btn. Northumberland Fusiliers
from:Ashington
(d.28th Nov 1918)
Gilbert Edmondston, 19th Northumberland Fusiliers died on 28th November 1918. Aged 26 years. Battalion records show him as being attached to 14th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers. He is buried in Seaton Hirst (St John) Churchyard, New Biggin Road, Northumberland, directly behind the church building. His gravestone is inscribed "Blessed are those that die in the lord". He was the son of Gilbert and Agnes Edmondston, of 61, Ariel Street, Ashington, Northumberland.
Also commemorated nearby is Pte T.W Curry 36221 from the East Surrey's who died on the same day 28th Nov 1918.
From the 19th Btn Northumberland Fusiliers Roll of Honour.
Sgt. R. Edmonston
British Army 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
R Edmonston was discharged in 1917 sick
Pte. John Edmunds
British Army Royal Warwickshire Fussilers
from:Warwick
John Edmunds, my grandfather, joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment on 11th May 1908. From the records I have (Army Form B.2067) he was born in the parish of Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire and his trade was milkman. He received the British Expeditionary Force campaign medal and served with the colours for 5 years and 324/365 days and 1 year and 126 days with the army reserve. He suffered shrapnel wounds and was discharged, being deemed 'no longer physically fit for war service'. I also have Army Form 2079, his certificate of discharge. Army Form Z.21 is his certificate of transfer, Regtl No 260772, to the Royal Air Force Reserve on 24th June 1918 as a Batman. Family memory thinks he was injured in the Battle of Marne. On Army Form 2067 his character was described as ' very good. No instances of drunkeness in whole service. A smart, steady and trustworthy man'.
I remember him as a very gentle man, he couldn't read or write, and his early years were spent on the road with his father who was known as Oxford Jack because he was a well known farmers helper and a tramp who travelled between Oxford and Warwick. John was known as his 'butty', and there is an account of him and his father in a book written by a local farmer, Aubrey Seymour, 'The land where I belong' - this early life gave him a great appreciation of the natural world. He could point out signs of nature to predict the weather, and follow animal tracks etc and had many a tale to tell of life on the road, which was a delight to me as a small child. He married Emma Statham in 1914, and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1964. He died in hospital in Stratford upon Avon in 1966.
Pte. James Edmundson
British Army 21st Btn. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
from:Harle Syke, Burnley
(d.21st Aug 1918)
James Edmundson was killed in action on the 21st of August 1918, aged 34. Buried in Bouzincourt Ridge Cemetery, France, he was the son of Mr & Mrs Edmundson, Britannia Inn, Guy Street, Padiham, Lancashire. Lived at Harle Syke, Burnley with his wife and two children.
James enlisted in June 1916, prior to this he had been working as a weaver at Thornton and Co's. Mill, Harle Syke, Burnley. He initially joined the East Lancashire Regiment but after being invalided home with septic poisoning he went back out with the Cheshire Regiment, whilst with the Cheshires he was injured by shrapnel and sent home, he then was transferred to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
Pte. William John Edmundson
British Army 2nd/2nd Btn London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
from:Jarrow
(d.26th Oct 1915)
William John Edmundson Pte, 71018 was Jarrow born and bred, the son of John William and Isabella Edmundson of 127 Albert Road Jarrow and worked as Journeyman Shipbuilding Draughtsman at Messrs. Palmers Shipbuilding & Co. Ltd Jarrow. The 1911 census shows parents John William Edmundson (47), Painter in Ship Building born in Seaham Harbour and Isobell Edmundson wife (43) born Sheppey Island, Sheerness. Siblings listed as Edith Edmundson daughter (18) born Jarrow, William J. Edmundson (15) Draughtsman in Ship Building born in Jarrow, Wilfred Edmundson (12) scholar
William served with the 2nd/2nd Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) "A" Coy. (formerly 37735 of the 3rd RC Regiment.) William died aged 22 on 26th October 1917 in France or Flanders. He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Panel 28 to 30 and 162 to 162A and 163A and also commemorated on the Palmer Cenotaph and the triptych in St. Paul's Church Jarrow.
Pte. James Edson
British Army 7th Btn. East Yorkshire Regiment
from:Brampton, Chesterfield
(d.5th Nov 1916)
Pte. Kiernan Edward
British Army 1st Btn. Royal Irish Fusiliers
from:Co.Limerick, Ireland
(d.14th Feb 1917)
Sister. Edwardes
Queen Alexandras Nursing Service No. 16 Stationary Hospital
Sgt. Albert John Edwards
British Army 1st Btn. D Coy. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
from:Edinburgh
(d.25th Sep 1915)
My great uncle Albert John Edwards was born in Edinburgh in 1888 and died, aged just 27 years, at the Battle of Loos. He enlisted in Dundee as a young man. At some point, Albert was transferred to the 1st Battalion, probably when they were sent to France for the "big push". (His medal card shows he was in the 1st Battalion when he was killed in action.)
On 31st of March 1915 Albert married his sweetheart Emily at 39 South Street, Edinburgh. The marriage record shows Albert as a Sergeant - F Coy 3rd Black Watch, 27 years old and a bachelor. His usual residence is stated as stationed at Nigg, Ross-shire. Albert must have married Emily while on leave before he went off to fight in France, but was killed in action just six months later on 25th September at the Battle of Loos. Albert does not have a grave but is listed on the Loos Memorial.
Sgt. Alexander Edwards VC
British Army 1/6th (Morayshire) Btn. Seaforth Highlanders
from:Scotland
(d.24 Mar 1918)
Alexander Edwards was a was born in Stotfield, Lossiemouth, Morayshire. He was the son of a fisherman and became a cooper working in the herring fishery. He served with the 1/6th (Morayshire) Bn, the Seaforth Highlanders, 51st Highland Division having joined the battalion at Elgin in July 1914. Edwards was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Battle of Pilckem Ridge.
An extract from "The London Gazette," dated 14 September 1917, recorded the following: "For most conspicuous bravery in attack, when, having located a hostile machine gun in a wood, he, with great dash and courage, led some men against it, killed all the team and captured the gun. Later, when a sniper was causing casualties, he crawled out to stalk him, and although badly wounded in the arm, went on and killed him. One officer only was now left with the company, and, realising that the success of the operation depended on the capture of the furthest objective, Serjt. Edwards, regardless of his wound, led his men on till this objective was captured. He subsequently showed great skill in consolidating his position, and very great daring in personal reconnaissance. Although again twice wounded on the following day, this very gallant N.C.O. maintained throughout a complete disregard for personal safety, and his high example of coolness and determination engendered a fine fighting spirit in his men."
Sgt. Alexander Edwards VC.
British Army 6th Btn. Seaforth Highlanders
from:Stotfield, Lossiemouth
(d.24th March 1918)
Alexander Edwards was killed in action on the 24th of March 1918, aged 32. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial in the Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France, he was the son of A. Edwards, of Stotfield, Lossiemouth. Alexander was born at Drainie, Morayshire.
An extract from The London Gazette, dated 14th Sept., 1917, records the following:- "For most conspicuous bravery in attack, when, having located a hostile machine gun in a wood, he, with great dash and courage, led some men against it, killed all the team and captured the gun. Later, when a sniper was causing casualties, he crawled out to stalk him, and although badly wounded in the arm, went on and killed him. One officer only was now left with the company, and, realising that the success of the operation depended on the capture of the furthest objective, Serjt. Edwards, regardless of his wound, led his men on till this objective was captured. He subsequently showed great skill in consolidating his position, and very great daring in personal reconnaissance. Although again twice wounded on the following day, this very gallant N.C.O. maintained throughout a complete disregard for personal safety, and his high example of coolness and determination engendered a fine fighting spirit in his men."
Pte. Alfred "Cliff" Edwards
British Army 13th Btn. Cheshire Regiment
from:Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
(d.9th Nov 1917)
My Uncle Alfred Edwards was born on March 6th 1896 in Ellesmere Port. He was christened Clifford and my mother always referred to him as 'Our Cliff'. Mum said he was a 'devil may care' lad, always joking! He was employed at a local Ironworks factory when the war broke out and was keen to sign up. He went along to the recruitment office only to be told to go home to his mother! Cliff was small in stature but would not give up. He went to Birkenhead to join the Bantams but this time he gave his name as 'Alfred' so as not to be detected. He was accepted this time and remained as Alfred.
Mum said he sent letters home requesting socks and Victory V lozenges and at one time a new mouth organ as the one he owned had worn out. A local comrade of Cliff's, while home on leave, called on the family and said how Cliff kept them all amused with his jokes, entertained with his mouth organ and warm with the lozenges (which his folk sent him by the pound) Mum said nothing was heard from him for some time, then an officer called with the sad news that he had died due to shell gas on November 9th 1917. He is buried in Belgium in Dozinghem Military Cemetery.
L/Cpl. Alfred Thomas Edwards
British Army 10th Btn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
from:Holloway, London
On 14th July 1916 Alf Edwards suffered a gunshot wound (shrapnel) to his right arm, rendering his hand almost useless. He went on to return to his job as a French Polisher and later as a Postman for over 25 years. During that time he also acted as a A.R.P. Warden during WW2.
Pte. Alfred Edwards
British Army 6th (Service) Btn. Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
from:Coventry
(d.3rd Sep 1916)
Alfred Edwards was a family friend to my gran and mother. He was born on the 25th February 1894 at 100 Much Park Street, Coventry. He was a coremaker at the Daimler foundry. He enlisted in September 1914 at Nuneaton and was killed on the 3rd September 1916 attacking Guillemont Farm. He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial on the Somme, France.
L/Cpl. Arthur David James Edwards
British Army 8th Btn. C Coy. East Surrey Regiment
from:Bedford
(d.18th September 1918)
Arthur Edwards was born in Bedford, son of S. Arthur and Laura C. Edwards. He served with C Coy. 8th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment and was killed in action on 18th of September 1918 aged 20 years Somme, France and is buried in Ste. Emilie Valley Cemetery, Villers-Faucon. A pupil of of Bedford Modern School 1911-1916, he is commemorated on the School War Memorial, which was unveiled in 1923 and in the Roll of Honour, published in The Eagle, December 1923.Information courtesy of www.roll-of-honour.com
Pte. Arthur Lord Edwards MM.
British Army 8th Btn. Leicestershire Regiment
from:46 Charles St., Hucknall, Nottingham
(d.27th May 1918)
Arthur Edwards enlisted at Derby whilst residing at Hucknall, he gave his age as 26 yrs and 9 months and his address as 24 Baker Street, Hucknall, his occupation was that of a mining tool smith his next of kin was his wife Louisa Edwards of the same address.
Initially, serving with service number 43343 in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment later transferring to the 8th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment.
A reluctant recruit, he had appealed unsuccessfully against his conscription on the grounds of being the sole support of his ill, widowed mother. Landing in France on 21st of December 1916, he was posted to 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, he fell ill with trench fever, being admitted to the 17th Field Ambulance on 23rd April 1917, eventuality returning to England on 16th June 1917. Transferred to 8th Battalion, joining in the field on 27th November 1917, he was wounded in action on 22nd March 1918. He returned to his unit on 26th April 1918. He was killed in action on 27th May 1918 having no known grave his name is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial. The award of his Military Medal was announced in the London Gazette, published on 13th of September 1918.
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