Basic Details
Surname
Mylne
Forenames
E G
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Edward Graham
Served or died
Died
Honours
Mentioned in Despatches
Notes
The Keble College website (see References) states: 'Entered College in Michaelmas Term, 1902. Classical Scholar. Member of the 1st Rugby Football XV, 1902 – 1904; the Seniors’ Rugger Trial, 1903; 1st Hockey XI, 1902 – 1905 (Captain 1904 – 1905); 1st Cricket XI, 1903 – 1905; Lawn Tennis VI, 1903 – 1905; Athletics team, 1902 – 1905; University Athletics Team (100 yds.), 1905. President of the Essay Club, 1905; XIII Club, 1905. Achieved 3rd Class. Mods., 1904. Joined the Royal Irish Constabulary, 1905 (twice being granted Good Service Pay). Commenced service on the 12 October 1914, Captain of the 1st Irish Guards serving in France. Mentioned in Despatches. Died on the 12 June 1915 of wounds received at Bethune, 17 May 1915.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Irish Guards
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
1st
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Captain
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1915
Month of death
June
Day of death
12
Age at death
32
Manner of death as stated
Died of Wounds
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds