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William John Edwards
Informations sur naissance
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Date de naissance: 25/06/1880 |
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Lieu de naissance: Mawnan, Cornwall, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni |
Informations générales
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Profession: Mason |
Informations service militaire
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Pays: Angleterre, Royaume-Uni |
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Force armée: British Expeditionary Force |
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Rang: Private |
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Numéro de service: 34579 |
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Incorporation nom de lieu: Falmouth, Cornwall, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni |
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Unités: — Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 1st Bn. (Dernière unité connue) |
Informations sur décès
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Date de décès: 14/11/1917 |
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Lieu de décès: Valour Farm, Passchendaele, Belgique |
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Cause du décès: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Âge: 37 |
Cimetière
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Poelcapelle British Cemetery Parcelle: 12 Rangée: A Tombe: 9 |
Distinctions et médailles 2
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British War Medal Médaille |
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Victory Medal Médaille |
Points d'intérêt 2
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| #2 | Lieu d'enrôlement |
Mon histoire
William John Edwards was a 36-old mason from Mawnan, Cornwall. He fell during the Battle of Passchendaele, leaving behind a wife and four young children. William served with the 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, part of the 2nd Brigade, of the 1st Division.
On 10 November 1917 the 1st Division participated in the final stage of the Battle of Passchendaele. It attacked near the Goudberg, to the north of Passchendaele, to cover the Canadian advance on Passchendaele itself. During the attack on the 10th Dennis’ Battalion remained in support at Kronprinz Farm. On the following day the 1st Loyal North Lancashire moved up to the frontline and took up positions between Source and Valour Farm on the Goudberg hill. Throughout the next following days their positions were frequently shelled. Relief followed during the night of 13 and 14 November. The 2nd Royal Sussex relieved the Loyal North Lancashire, but two platoons failed to arrive on time. This forced two platoons of the 1st Loyal North Lancashire to remain in the line till daybreak. The two companies that had already moved out were shelled between Mosselmarkt and Meetcheele, suffering heavy casualties.
Private William John Edwards was killed in action on 14 November 1917. After the war his body was recovered at 20.V.30.c.10.20, south-east of Valour Farm near the frontline. Private Edwards is commemorated at Poelcapelle British Cemetery, plot 12, row A grave 9.
On 10 November 1917 the 1st Division participated in the final stage of the Battle of Passchendaele. It attacked near the Goudberg, to the north of Passchendaele, to cover the Canadian advance on Passchendaele itself. During the attack on the 10th Dennis’ Battalion remained in support at Kronprinz Farm. On the following day the 1st Loyal North Lancashire moved up to the frontline and took up positions between Source and Valour Farm on the Goudberg hill. Throughout the next following days their positions were frequently shelled. Relief followed during the night of 13 and 14 November. The 2nd Royal Sussex relieved the Loyal North Lancashire, but two platoons failed to arrive on time. This forced two platoons of the 1st Loyal North Lancashire to remain in the line till daybreak. The two companies that had already moved out were shelled between Mosselmarkt and Meetcheele, suffering heavy casualties.
Private William John Edwards was killed in action on 14 November 1917. After the war his body was recovered at 20.V.30.c.10.20, south-east of Valour Farm near the frontline. Private Edwards is commemorated at Poelcapelle British Cemetery, plot 12, row A grave 9.
Sources 5
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"The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment", Wylly H.C., London, The Royal United Service Institution, 1933, pg. 51-53. Sources utilisées |
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Ancestry https://www.ancestry.com/ Sources utilisées |
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CWGC https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/491446/w-j-edwards/ Sources utilisées |
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The Long, Long Trail http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/ Sources utilisées |
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War Diary Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, 1st Bn. http://www.nmarchive.com/ Sources utilisées |