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We remember Albert Whiting
We remember Albert Whiting
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1881
location
Swines Lane, Comberton, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8905287
4th April 1881
1890
service
Royal Navy
Boy cadet
152869
Ganges
Source:8905335
23rd January 1890 - 5th June 1891
1891
location
'Ganges' 1st Class Training Ship, moored in Falmouth Harbour
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8905346
6th April 1891
1904
marriage
Ethel Frose
Source:8905524
1904
1905
children
Ivy Whiting
Source:8905534
1905
1907
children
Edmund Whiting
Source:8905534
1907
1909
children
Irene Whiting
Source:8905534
1909
1911
employment
Porter for furnishing shop
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8905534
3rd April 1911
1911
location
9 Homerton Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8905534
3rd April 1911
1915
children
William G. Whiting
Source:8905568
1915
1919
children
Albert Whiting
Source:8905572
1919
1919
children
Hugh Whiting
Source:8905572
1919
1939
employment
Carpet planner
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8905574
1939
1940
location
153 Ramsey Road, Forest Gate, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8905582
1940
service
British Army
Sergeant
37741
Gloucestershire Regiment
3/8th Battalion
Source:8905554
service
British Army
Sergeant
4226
Hussars
19th Battalion
Source:8905554
service
British Army
Sergeant
246327
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8905554
1940
death
Unknown
Forest Gate, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8905582
8th January 1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Whiting |
| Source | 4733198 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Ganges' 1st Class Training Ship, moored in Falmouth Harbour | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 6th April 1891 | |
| 153 Ramsey Road, Forest Gate, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1940 | |
| 9 Homerton Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| Swines Lane, Comberton, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 152869 | Ganges | Boy cadet | ||
| British Army | 37741 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 3/8th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 4226 | Hussars | 19th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 246327 | Royal Field Artillery | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Whiting | daughter | 1905 | |
| Edmund Whiting | son | 1907 | |
| Irene Whiting | daughter | 1909 | |
| William G. Whiting | son | 1915 | |
| Albert Whiting | son | 1919 | |
| Hugh Whiting | son | 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Whiting | mother | ||
| George Whiting | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Frose | wife | 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Light blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1890-01 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth record in Free BMD database 1873 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1881 England, Cambridgeshire, Comberton, District 6 | Wendy54828 | |
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1891 England, Cornwall, Royal Navy, District Ganges | Wendy54828 | |
| Marriage record in Free BMD database 1901 | Wendy54828 | |
| Census 1911 England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, St Andrew the Less, District 23 | Wendy54828 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Wendy54828 | |
| Birth record of son in Free BMD database 1915 | Wendy54828 | |
| Birth records of twin sons in Free BMD database 1919 | Wendy54828 | |
| 1939 Register | Wendy54828 | |
| National Probate Calender | Wendy54828 |
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