British Army Veterinary Corps
Arthur Collins EDGECOMBE
Private
Died 29 September 1916 · Aged 37
His story
Arthur Collins Edgecombe worked as a gardener. He was the son of Arthur and Mary Ann Edgecombe of Paddington, London, and his wife Annie lived at 33 Sirdar Road, Notting Hill.
Before his service with the Army Veterinary Corps, he spent seven years with the 125th Battery, Royal Field Artillery. During the war he served as a Private with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital.
He died on 29 September 1916, aged 37, and is buried at Salonika Lembet Road.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Gardener
- Family
- Son of Arthur and Mary Ann Edgecombe, of Paddington, London; husband of Annie Edgecombe, of 33, Sirdar Rd., Notting Hill, London. Also served 7 years in 125th Bty. Royal Field Artillery.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/1542
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Earlier service
- Seven years with 125th Battery, Royal Field Artillery
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 29 September 1916
- Age
- 37
- Cemetery or memorial
- Salonika Lembet Road
- Grave reference
- 495.
Where he worked
- No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- John DAVIESAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry John GURDAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry Hartwell HAZELLAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
- John HENNAHAlso recorded with No. 15 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Research record number: 122
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “Arthur Collins Edgecombe”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/edgecombe-arthur-collins-se-1542/.
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