Lance Corporal Ernest Edward Fowler

Rank or Title

Date of Birth

1896

Date of Death

27 Oct 1916

War time / or Pre War occupation

Bleacher or dyer

Employer

Hart, Baxter & Co, New Bedford Road

Service Number

42765

Place of Birth

Luton
United Kingdom

World War I Address

126 Castle Street [nowin London Road]
Luton
United Kingdom

Place of Death

Somme
France

Grave Location

Puchevillers British Cemetery
France

War Memorial Location

Soldier or Civilian

  • Soldier

Source

The Luton News , 2nd November 1916
Pte Ernest Edward Fowler

 

L-Cpl Ernest Edward Fowler, 42765, 10th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, died on October 27th, 1916, from wounds sustained on the Somme four days earlier. He had transferred from the Bedfordshire Regiment.

Born in early 1896, he was the son of George Henry Fowler and his wife Louisa Elizabeth (nee Wright), of 126 Castle Street, [now in London Road], Luton.

Prior to joining the Colours he was employed by Hart, Baxter and Co, bleachers and dyers, of New Bedford Road, Luton.

 

Individual Location

Pte Ernest Edward Fowler

Author: Deejaya

Related items

Add comment

Log in or register to post comments