Basic Details
Surname
Howell
Forenames
Edwin Guy
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Served or died
Died
Notes
The Bristol Grammar School website provides his service and death details and this biographical information: 'Son of Edwin Charles Howell, traveller, and Florence Caroline Howell, of Exeter Lodge, Burlington Road, Redland. Older brother of Edgar Stanley, who also served [and was killed on the same day, most likely in the same action, and is also listed on this memorial]. The family later emigrated to Australia, and lived at 161 Kent Road, New Farm, Queensland.
Howell was born on 07/07/1888, and attended the School from 1898-1903. He served as a Private in the Army, with the Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Force, 25th Bn.. Howell sadly lost his life on 05/08/1916, as a result of the War.
Howell is buried near his brother in London Cemetery and Extension, Longueval, France, grave reference 6. E. 12.'
Primary Service
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Service (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Country of burial
France
Town of burial
Longueval
Cemetery
London Cemetery
Year of death
1916
Month of death
August
Day of death
5
Age at death
28