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London Gazette Search
« on: Tuesday 05 August 14 13:56 BST (UK) »
I am trying to search some details of my Grandfathers MM in WW1 for my mother. She has been able to give me certain information........London Gazette  No.59. 68/121/772 Schedule No. 214199.
His name was Abraham 'Louis' Edgar. Any clues on a way forward please.

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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 05 August 14 14:03 BST (UK) »
Welcome to RootsChat! ;D

Are you asking how to search the London Gazette?
Or are you asking for more information about Abraham Louis Edgar?
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 05 August 14 14:09 BST (UK) »
Thanks KGarrad, either really. I have pasted the information into the Gazette search, and his name but have not really found anything relating to him. My brother has his military medal, and my mother believes there was a post in the Gazette, hence the digits she sent me? Any information would be greatly received.

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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 05 August 14 14:16 BST (UK) »
Issue 59 was dated 4th June 1666?!
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Re: London Gazette Search
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 05 August 14 14:20 BST (UK) »
I found this from an enquiry in February...................http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=358937.0

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Re: London Gazette Search
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 05 August 14 14:47 BST (UK) »
Have you tried searching with just his name?
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Re: London Gazette Search
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 05 August 14 14:56 BST (UK) »
Hello Siscut,

full information is always helpful.

Here is the entry for: Abraham Edgar, Royal Scots Fusiliers 266516:
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/31227/page/3427

Or has he been with Highland Light Infantry?

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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 05 August 14 15:02 BST (UK) »
There is a Medal Index Card on Ancestry!

HLI, Private, no. 4379
R.S.Fus. No. 266516

Victory Medal & British War Medal.
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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 05 August 14 15:23 BST (UK) »
Do you have any information re Abraham?

Where, and when, was he born?
Wife's name? Children? Parents names?

Educated guesswork here, but possible 1901 census:
Class: RG13; Piece: 4666; Folio: 122; Page: 24
11 East Pontop, Kyo, Annfield Plain, County Durham

Edgar, Abraham  Head  M  46  Coal Miner Hewer  b Armagh, Ireland
Edgar, Jane  Wife  F  44  b Liverpool
Edgar, George  Son  M  21  Coal Miner Hewer  b East Pontop
Edgar, Mary J  Daughter  F  16  b East Pontop
Edgar, Jessie  Daughter  F  12  b East Pontop
Edgar, John  Son  M  10  b East Pontop
Edgar, Abraham  Son  M  2  b East Pontop
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