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Morris, Edwin Vine
1876 - 1900

Enlistment

  • Enlisted:
  • at Leicester on 17 Dec 1891. Aged 18y
  • Description:
  • height 5ft 8½in; weight 110lbs; chest 31½in; complexion Sallow; eyes Brown; hair Brown.
  • Next of kin:
  • (Mother) Sarah Jane Morris, 68 Bartholomew St, Leicester; Brothers (older): Francis, Lewis, Harold; Brothers (younger): Orlando, Percy; Sisters: Elizabeth, Clarissa, Ethel

Service history

17 Dec 1917Appointed to 2nd Battn Leicestershire Regiment (33161)
17 Dec 1893Home service
17 Jan 1894Jamaica[?] service
17 Dec 1895South Africa service
10 Jun 1899Home service
24 Jan 1900South Africa service
?? May 1900Died a......on S.S.....

Queens S A Medal Clasps


 

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