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Surname: WAITE
Forename(s): Edward
Place of Birth: Earby, Yorkshire
Service No: 30693
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 1/5th Battalion
Division: 55th (West Lancashire) Division
Age: 23
Date of Death: 1918-08-24
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: II. A. 6.
CWGC Cemetery: HOUCHIN BRITISH CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: EARBY, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Edward Waite was the son of James Sutcliffe and Jane Waite, née Barker. James was born at Barnoldswick, Yorkshire and Jane at Backbarrow, Lancashire.
1901 Earby, Yorkshire Census: Moor Hall Farm - Edward Waite, aged 5 years, born Earby, son of James S. and Jane Waite
1911 Earby, Yorkshire Census: Moor Hall - Edward Waite, aged 15 years, born Earby, son of James Sutcliffe and Jane Waite.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Edward Waite, 1507, A.V.C.; 30693, R. Lanc. R. Theatre of War (1) France. Qualifying date [for 1914-15 Star]: 29.12.14. K. in A.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Edward Waite, 1507, R.A.V.C., 30693, 1/5th K.O.R.L.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Edward Waite, 30693, 1/5 Bn Royal Lancs. Date and Place of Death: 24.8.18 in action France. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother and sole legatee - Jane. £29 0s. 3d.
See also:
‘Earby in the First World War’ by Stephanie Carter, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2014).
‘Our Finest Crop’ by Steven Marshall, published by Earby & District Local History Society (2020).
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
WAITE, E., aged 23, K.O.R.L.R., 8, Spring Terrace, [Earby], killed in action Aug. 24, 1918.
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Private Edward WAITE
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 55th (West Lancashire) Division
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06 September 1918
WAITE – In loving in memory of our dear boy, Private Edward Waite, killed in action August 24th, aged 23 years.
We pictured you safe returning,
We longed to clasp your hand;
But God has postponed the meeting
Till we meet in the better land.
From Mother, Sisters, Brothers, and Minnie, 8 Spring Terrace, Earby.
06 September 1918
Private Edward Waite, Earby
Private Edward Waite, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, killed August 24th, was 23 years of age and the second son of the late Mr. James S. Waite, of Moor Hall Farm, and Mrs. Waite, 8 Spring Terrace, Earby. He joined the Army Veterinary Corps in December, 1914, and went out to France the same month, remaining in the Veterinary Corps until January last when he was transferred to the Royal Lancasters. A letter received from the chaplain states that Private Waite, along with several of his comrades, were engaged in wiring a new post in the front line when he was killed instantly by a shell. His body was sent down the line and given Christian burial in the quiet, peaceful little military cemetery at Houchin, a beautiful spot well kept by a staff of old soldiers. His funeral was attended by many of his comrades, and was conducted with full military honours.
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06 September 1918
WAITE – In loving memory of our dear boy, Pte. Edward Waite, killed in action Aug. 24th, aged 23 years.
We pictured your safe returning,
We longed to clasp your hand,
But God has postponed the meeting
Till we meet in the Better Land.
– From Mother, Sisters, Brothers, and Minnie. 8, Spring Terrace, Earby.
06 September 1918
Earby Soldier Killed By Shell
Pte. Edward Waite, King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, killed Aug. 24th, was 23 years of age, and the second son of the late Mr. James S. Waite, of Moor Hall Farm, and Mrs. Waite, 8, Spring Terrace, Earby. He joined the Army Veterinary Corps in December, 1914, and went out to France the same month, remaining in the Veterinary Corps until January last, when he was transferred to the Loyal Lancasters. A letter received from the chaplain states that Pte. Waite, along with several of his comrades, were engaged in wiring a new post in the front line, when he was killed instantly by a shell. His body was sent down the line and given Christian burial in the quiet, peaceful little military cemetery at Houchin, a beautiful spot well kept by a staff of old soldiers. His funeral was attended by many of his comrades and was conducted with full military honours.
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