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31/03/1890 - 23/08/1918

Place of birth: Shortlands, Kent
Last known address in Bromley:

Military information

Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery
Battalion/Ship: "D" Bty 211th Bde
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Number: Unknown
Awards: Military Cross

Family information

Parents: Samuel & Mary Elizabeth Fry (nee Corbett)
Parents' occupation: South American Merchant
Siblings: Joseph Lawrence

Census information

1891
Address: Holmwood, 15 Shortlands Road, Beckenham
1901
Address: St Andrew's Boys Preparatory Boarding School, Eastbourne
1911
Address: Cleeve Mill, Goring, Berks
Occupation: Land Agency student

Extra details

Edward was the youngest of Samuel and Mary Fry's two children, he was baptised at St Mary's Church Shortlands on 8th May 1890. He attended St Andrew's Boys Preparatory Boarding School in Eastbourne, with his brother, before going to Malvern College (1905-1909). At Malvern Edward was a school prefect and Head of House. He was a member of the football team.

On 24th May 1913 Edward left Liverpool bound for Buenos Aires, Argentina, his profession is show as farmer. Due to the outbreak of war Edward returned to England, arriving in London on 14th October 1914.

Edward initially enlisted in the Army Veterinary Corps (Medal Card) but transferred to the Royal Field Artillery. Edward died during the "Hundred Day Offensive" which led to the ending of the war. On the day after his death this citation for the Military Cross appeared in the Supplement to the London Gazette - "When acting as forward observation officer his task was to follow-up the infantry attack. As the enemy put down a most intense barrage, he had to cross this on four occasions before he was able to establish communication with his battery and brigade headquarters. His resource and determination throughout this trying period were most commendable."

Thank you to Malvern College for their assistance.