Jepson, Edward –

Prior to enlistment Edward had worked for Manchester Corporation Cleansing Department. He had been educated at St Joseph’s School, West Craven Street, and had been a member of the territorials for a number of years prior to the war. He lived at 112 Tatton Street, Salford, Lancashire, with his sister Maria and his brother in law John Lee who also died in action.

Personal details

  • Surname: Jepson
  • Forename: Edward
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Salford, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Not known
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 29
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: August 8th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 1st/7th (Salford) (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 88
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Salford, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Helles Memorial, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey
  • CWGC reference: Panel 58 to 72 or 218 to 219.

Local newspaper entries

  • Salford Advertiser/Salford Reporter entries: 11/09/1915

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