Company Sergeant Major Edward Else was born in Derby and lived in Deptford, near Sunderland. He enlisted in Derby and served with the Regiment in the First World War. He served with 1st, 2nd, and 11th Battalions. Edward served with the 1st Battalion in India embarking for France in November 1914 and saw action throughout the war.
He was wounded in February 1915, and evacuated in March 1915 as a result of his wounds. Edward survived this injury and would return to the frontline.
In January 1917, Edward was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry and actions on the battlefield. Unfortunately, he was killed in action during a German artillery bombardment on 27th April 1917 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion near Crassier. He is buried in St Patricks Cemetery, Loos, France.
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