Emms, Edward b. April 18, 1839 d. January 26, 1918 Pioneer on telegraph system for military purposes, in response to the first Fenians (IRA) bomb in December 1867 London, England. He was later awarded the meritorious service medal, with an annuity, which his late Majesty King Edward VII conferred on him as a reward for long and highly-meritorious service in the army. Also received the New Zealand war medal and the long-service and good conduct medal. St Germans Parish Churchyard, St Germans, Norfolk, England
b. April 18, 1839 d. January 26, 1918