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W. Rea Edwards, OBE, ACA

W. Rea Edwards, OBE, ACA

William Rea Edwards was Superintendent Secretary in the St John Ambulance Brigade, Metropolitan Corps, 1892-1900. Knight Grace in the Order of St John.

Inver Museum has a photo of a Rea-Edwards model of two wheeled litter.

Minety Wiltshire carries a notice of Rea Edwards' 1893 wedding.

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W. Rea Edwards, OBE, ACA

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St John Ambulance Brigade

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George William Hill

George William Hill

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Oliver James Steele

Oliver James Steele

Auxiliary fireman killed in the bomb attack on Henry Cavendish School, Balham. Andrew Behan has kindly carried out further research: Auxiliary Fireman Oliver James Steele was born on 11 July 1912....

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John Whittaker Dilworth

John Whittaker Dilworth

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District Officer Charles Edward Pearson

District Officer Charles Edward Pearson

Died at the Siege of Sidney Street.  Andrew Behan has researched this man: District Officer Charles Edward Pearson was born on 2 August 1869 in Shadwell, a son of Henry Grove Pearson and Sarah Pea...

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Ernest John Purdy

Ernest John Purdy

Member of the ARP/Civil Defence Services - stretcher bearer. Andrew Behan has kindly provided this research: Ernest John Purdy was born on 24 May 1913 in Poplar, a twin with his sister, May Floren...

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