Third son of William Thyrkel and Annie Elizabeth Trafford, of Plas Pant Howell, Trelech, and of Kilmore, Rosetta, Natal. Born in Natal, South Africa. He enlisted in South Africa, and served as Sergeant in Enslins Horse. Edmund returned to England at the outbreak of war, along with his brother Geoffrey, and was commissioned into the Norfolk Regiment in October 1915. Edmund was then posted as Lieutenant into their 1st (Garrison) Battalion, which was stationed in India. Alternative Commemoration - buried in Karachi Cem. A/D. N. 37. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918. On Maritzburg College cenotaph. On Trelech War Memorial. His brother G T Trafford 1st Life Guards also died in service
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