Personal Details

Born: 18 January 1896 in Whitchurch, Shropshire and baptised on 1 March the same year in the United Reformed Church, Whitchurch.

Family: He was the only child of George Edge, a builder, and his wife Emily. He married Annie A Crowson in 1919 in Peterborough, Northamptonshire and together they had three children – Marie L E, Terence George and Gerald George.

Education: He attended Whitchurch Grammar School between 7 May 1907 and 3 April 1912.

Residence: At the time of his baptism, his parents were living in Wrexham Road, Whitchurch. In 1907 he lived at Oakleigh, Chester Road, Whitchurch where he continued to live until at least 1919. In 1939 he was living at The Gables, Tarporley Road, Whitchurch where he continued to live until his death.

Employment: When he enlisted he declared his occupation as a carpenter and joiner. In 1939 he was a builder’s merchant.

Died: 28 April 1963 in Whitchurch, aged 67, and was buried on 1 May the same year in Whitchurch cemetery.

Military Details

Regiment: Royal Air Force (previously Royal Flying Corps)

Rank: Air mechanic

Service Number: 228650 (previously F28650)

Date of Enlistment: 26 April 1917

Date of Discharge: 9 February 1919

Reason for Discharge: Demobilisation