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Surname: SAMS
Forename(s): Edward Bush
Place of Birth: Willesden, Middlesex
Service No: 24290
Rank: Bombardier
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Horse Artillery
Battalion / Unit: 14th Brigade Ammunition Column
Division: ---
Age: ---
Date of Death: 1918-10-03
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: II. D. 4.
CWGC Cemetery: FLESQUIERES HILL BRITISH CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: CROSSHILLS, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Edward Bush Sams (born 17 April 1883) was the son of William Edward and Lizzie Sams, née Bush. William was born at Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire and Lizzie at Wantage, Berkshire. When Edward was baptized at Harlesdon (All Souls'), Middlesex, the family address was given as: 60, Melville Street, Stonebridge. His father was a police constable at the time.
1891 Woolwich, London Census: 23, Ordnance Road - Edward B. Sams, aged 7 years, born Willesden, Middlesex, son of William E. and Eliza Sams.
An Edward Bush Sams, 12154, Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division, enlisted on the 4 March 1901. Date of birth, 12 April 1883.
Edward was married to Lily Dickinson in 1909 (died 1915) and to her sister Hettie Dickinson in 1918.
1911 Preston, Lancashire Census: 33, Gillett Street - Edward Sams aged 27 years, born Middlesex. Soldier/Gunner. Husband of Lily Sams.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Cpl & A/BQMS William George Allen, 24290, 37th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Qualifying date [for 1914 Star]: 23 August 1914. Correct surname and initials: Sams, E.B. See [card for] Sams, Edward Bush.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Cpl & A/BQMS Edward Bush Sams, 24290, Royal Field Artillery. Theatre of war first served in: ( - ). Date of entry therein: ( - ). See [card for] Allen, William George.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Sgt. & A/B.Q.M.S., 24290, E.B. Sams, R.F.A. Dead.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Bdr. William George Allen alias Edward Bush Sams, 24290, 14 B.A.C., R.H.A. Date and Place of Death: 3.10.18. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Hettie Sams. £30 6s 5d.
Data Source: West Yorkshire Pioneer Article
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
SAMS, Sergeant Ed., aged 34, R.F.A., Towning Place, [Crosshills], killed in action 1918.
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Horse Artillery
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12 March 1915
GLUSBURN – SUDDEN DEATH
The death of Mrs. Sams (formerly Miss Lily Dickinson), of Glusburn, which occurred on Monday last at the Woolwich Hospital, is of a pathetic nature. The deceased was the wife of a soldier, Mr. Sams, who at the time of her death was serving in the trenches in France. She leaves three little children. The husband has been allowed to come home, and attend the funeral, which took place at Woolwich on Thursday. The deceased was in her 33rd year.
18 October 1918
Glusburn Sergeant Killed
Mrs. Sams, of Towning Place, Crosshills, has received official information that her husband, Sergt. Edward Sams, of the R.F.A., had been killed by a stray shell while in camp. Deceased, who was 34 years of age, had just gone through the great push to Cambrai and came out without a scratch. He went out with the first expeditionary force, being on the first boat to cross over to France. He had been in the service 18 years, and the communication received from the authorities recognising his long services, had been sent out to him by his wife. Deceased was a native of Woolwich, and had been twice married (to sisters). His second marriage was only recently to Miss Dickinson, of Glusburn. He leaves a widow and three little children.
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