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Edward Nolan
First Name:
Edward
Middle Name:
James
Last Name:
Nolan
Date of Birth:
2/22/1876
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Image Source: Charlotte News, Charlotte Police history
Personal Details
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Employer: Charlotte Police Chief 1924 -
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Biographical Notes:
Served with the British forces and participated in a dozen or more battles on the Western Front. He was seriously injured by poison gas in May, 1918 in the Battle of Cambral, and again in July at Dickenbush.He started with the Charlotte Police Department in 1924 and worked there until his death, although for the last few years he was on the disabled list. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's, with burial following at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Family Details:
Spouse: Grace Pressley: 1603 1-2 Elizabeth
Children: 2 daughters by a former marriage New York City Edward James Nolan Jr.
Dependents:
Parents: Thomas and Honore Nolan -
Siblings: John R. Nolan - Brooklyn, NY
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Military Details
Military Rank:
Sergeant-Major
Military Unit:
17th Artillery Regiment, Battery G, Canadian Expeditionary Force
Military Details:
Spanish American war;
Source:
Charlotte News, Charlotte Police Dept history