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SECTION XIII Page 146 Download original document at bottom of page EDMONDS, W. A., Rifleman, 21st London Regt. (1st Surrey Rifles). Joining in August 1917, he embarked for Egypt at the conclusion of his training and fought under General Allenby in the Advance through Palestine, taking part in many of the principal engagements, including the capture of Tripoli. He was demobilised on his return to England in 1920, and holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 53, Elcot Avenue, Peckham, S.E.15. EDMUNDS, A. J., Private, East Surrey Regiment. He joined in May 1918, and after his training was engaged on important duties with his unit at various stations. He was not successful in obtaining his transfer overseas before the close of hostilities, but afterwards proceeded with the Army of Occupation to Germany. Returning to England in June 1919, he was transferred to the "Buffs," and in 1920 was serving in Ireland. 34, Halstow Road, Greenwich, S.E.10. EDNEY, H. J., Air, Mechanic, R.A.F. Joining in May 1918, be completed his training and served with his Squadron at the Scapa Flow Seaplane station, where he was employed on duties of a highly technical nature. He rendered valuable services, but was unable to secure his transfer overseas before the termination of the war. Demobilised in February 1919, he re-enlisted in the Royal Engineers three months later, and, sent to France, was engaged on salvage work for upwards of a year. He returned to England, and was demobilised in May 1920. 7, Trimby Street, Peckham, S.E.15. EDNEY, R. T., Private, 3rd Royal Fusiliers. He volunteered in April 1915, and four months later sailing for Salonika took part in important operations in the Balkans. Contracting malaria he was invalided to England in June 1918, and on recovery was drafted to France in the following August. He did good work with his Battalion in many engagements in the concluding stages of the war, and returning home for demobilisation in February 1919, holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 52, Bird-in-Bush Road, Peckham S.E.15. EDWARDS, A., Pte., 11th Q.O. (R. West Kent Regt.) He volunteered in September 1915, and crossing to France in the following year, served with his unit in the Battles of the Somme, Vimy Ridge, Ypres and Passchendaele and was gassed. Invalided to England, he was admitted to hospital and on recovery was transferred to the Suffolk Regiment and engaged on home service duties until demobilised in February 1919. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 57, Malyons Road, Lewisham, S.E.13. EDWARDS, A., Rflmn., 17th London Regt. (Rifles). He joined in April 1917, and was soon afterwards drafted to Egypt. Taking part in the British Advance through Palestine he was in action at the first and second Battles of Gaza, the fall of Jerusalem and the capture of Jericho, and after the Armistice returned to England. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals, and was demobilised in 1919. 70, Hatcham Park Road, New Cross, S.E.14. EDWARDS, A. A., Cpl., R.A.S.C., Labour Corps. Volunteering in August 1915, he embarked for Gallipoli in the same year and engaged on the transport of ammunition and supplies to the firing line, did good work until the Evacuation of the Peninsula. Sent to France in 1916, he was employed on similar duties in various parts of the Line, and saw heavy fighting in the Ypres salient and in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. Demobilised in March 1919 he holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 12 Egan Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. EDWARDS, A. E., Rifleman, Rifle Brigade. He volunteered in 1915, and in the following year landed in France. In the course of his service overseas he was in action in the Somme offensive and in several engagements in the Ypres salient, and was wounded. On recovering from his injuries, he proceeded to Salonika in 1917, and in the same year was reported missing. Seven months later it transpired that he was a prisoner of war in Bulgaria, where he was held in captivity until repatriated early in 1919. Demobilised later in that year, he holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 29, Winforton Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. EDWARDS, A. W., Rflmn., K.R.R.C. and Spr., R.E. He joined in March 1917, and fought in the Battles of Ypres and Passchendaele, when he was gassed and sent to a Base hospital. On recovery he served at the Base until hostilities ceased, when he returned to England for demobilisation. Re-enlisting, he did good work at various stations, but unfortunately was severely injured in an accident, and after hospital treatment, was discharged as medically unfit in February 1920. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 57, Malvons Road, Lewisham, S.E.13. EDWARDS, E., Pte., Queen's (R. West Surrey Regt.) A Regular, he was mobilised on the outbreak of war, and fought in the Retreat from Mons and the Battles of Le Cateau, the Marne, the Aisne, Le Bassee and Ypres. Wounded in the last engagement, he was sent to hospital in England, and on recovery returned to the Western Front, and saw heavy fighting at Loos. He was killed in action on January 14th, 1916, and was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "And doubtless he went in splendid company." 26, Heber Road, East Dulwich, S.E.22 EDWARDS, E., Pte., Q.O. (Royal West Kent Regt.) He volunteered in 1915, and in the following year was drafted to France, where he took part in the Battle of Ypres. He was severely wounded on the Somme in August 1916, and invalided home, and after a long period in hospital, was discharged as medically unfit in 1918. Later, he unfortunately died of his injuries on June 23rd, 1920, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "Thinking that remembrance, though unspoken, may reach him where he sleeps." 1, Queen Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. EDWARDS, E. G., L/Cpl., Northumberland Fusiliers. Enlisting in September 1913, he proceeded to France at the outbreak of war and took part in the Retreat from Mons. He also fought in the Battles of the Marne, the Aisne and La Bassee, and was severely wounded in the second Battle of Ypres in 1915, and was invalided home. After receiving hospital treatment, he was discharged as medically unfit for further service in March 1916. He holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 32, Burford Road, Perry Hill, S.E.6. EDWARDS, E. W., Pte., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Volunteering in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in December 1914, he was retained on home service duties until February 1916, when transferred to the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, he was sent overseas. He fought on the Somme Offensive, in the Battle of Arras, and in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He gave his life for King and Country in action on the Somme in August 1918, and was entitled to the General Service and Victory Medals. "Steals on the ear the distant triumph song." 88, Galleywall Road. Rotherhithe, S.E.16. EDWARDS, F. G., L/Corporal, Hampshire Regt. He joined in March 1917, and on completion of his training was engaged on important duties with his Battalion at various depots. He rendered valuable services, but was not successful in obtaining his transfer overseas before the conclusion of the war owing to medical unfitness for active service. He was demobilised in February 1920. 88, Galleywall Road, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. EDWARDS, F. T., Private, R.A.S.C. (M.T.) Joining in November 1916, he served on important transport duties in the Home Counties. He did excellent work, but was unable to secure his transfer to a theatre of was whilst hostilities were in progress. After the Armistice, however, he was drafted to Egypt, but owing to defective vision and ill-health was invalided home. After treatment, he was engaged on transport work until his demobilisation in February 1920. 15, Wood's Road, Peckham, S.E.15. EDWARDS, G., Private, 2/4th Lincolnshire Regt. He volunteered in December 1915, and landing in France in the following year, took part in the Battles of the Somme, Arras, Ypres, and Cambrai. He was also in action in many engagements in the German Offensive and subsequent Allied Advance of 1918, which brought the war to a close. Returning to England for demobilisation in February 1919, he holds the General Service and Victory Medals. 23, Crossfield Street, Deptford, S.E.8. EDWARDS, G., Pte., Queen's (R. West Surrey Regt.) A serving soldier at the outbreak of war he was immediately sent to France, where he was in action at the Battle of Mons, and numerous other engagements. He was taken prisoner during the Retreat of 1918, and later died whilst in captivity. He was entitled to the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. "Steals on the ear the distant triumph song." 1, Queen Street, Greenwich, S.E.10. EDWARDS, G. H., Corporal, R.A.S.C. Volunteering at the commencement of hostilities, he served in the Retreat from Mons. He also did good work with his unit in the Battles of La Bassee, Ypres (I and II), Neuve Chapelle, Loos, and other engagements, and in 1916 was drafted to Salonika, where he was engaged on transport duties in the Advance on the Struma, and in operations at Monastir. He was demobilised in January 1919, and holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 3, Renforth Street, Rotherhithe, S.E.16. EDWARDS, H. E., Bombardier, R.F.A. Volunteering in September 1914, he proceeded to France in the following year, and was in action at Albert, Arras, Ypres, and Cambrai. He also served in the Retreat and Advance of 1916, and was wounded and invalided home. On recovery he was demobilised in December 1919, holding the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 93, Silvermere Road, Catford, S.E.6. View And Download Original Document |