Private Edward Horsler
Rank or Title
Date of Birth
1883
Date of Death
15 Sep 1916
Media files and documents
Regiment
Medals Awarded
Service Number
20397
Place of Birth
Sundon
World War I Address
Sharpenhoe
Place of Death
France
Grave Location
Guillemont Rd Cemetery
Guillemont
FranceWar Memorial Location
Luton ward
Soldier or Civilian
- Soldier
Edward was the second son of George and Ann Horsler of Great Bramingham who had seven sons serving on the Western Front. Three brothers, including Edward, were killed and two were wounded.
Edward was married with five children and when he was drafted to France two of his brothers who were with him at the Ampthill training camp offered unsuccessfully to take his place. He was killed in action on the Somme in September 1916 and is buried in Guillemont Road Cemetery in France. He is named on the Sundon Village War Memorial.
Prior to enlistment Edward was horsekeeper to Mr Farr, of Streatley. His father was employed by Mr Cooke, of Great Bramingham, and his brothers were also farm hands.
Individual Location
Author: HillC
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