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NAME:                      Austin, Edwin
RANK:                      Guardsman  (Private on memorial)
UNIT:                      Grenadier Guards
BATTALION ETC:             1st Battalion
REGIMENTAL NUMBER:         27951
HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH:    killed in action 12th October 1917 France
WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Tyne Cot Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
OTHER INFORMATION:         Age 31. Born about 1887 at Fareham, Hants.
                           Son of Oliver & Elizabeth Austin.
                           In 1901 family living at Westdown  Road, Fareham.
                           In 1911 family (mother a widow) living at Furze Hall, Fareham.
                           Husband of Ellen Austin, of 129, West St., Fareham, Hants (CWGC).
                           On pension card living at Manor Farm, Boarhunt, Hants.
                           Born & enlisted: Farnham, Hants.