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We remember Albert Edward French
We remember Albert Edward French
Timeline
Timeline
1897
sibling
May Gladys French
Source:8481438
1897
1900
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:8481438
1901
1901
location
Spencer Street, Bradwell, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8481438
1901
1903
sibling
William A French
Source:8481440
1903
1905
sibling
George French
Source:8481440
1905
1911
dates
Age 10
Source:8481440
1911
1911
location
60 Young Street, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8481440
1911
1913
employment
Apprentice Fitter
Wolverton Railway Works
Wolverton, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8481445
4th July 1913 - 16th October 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Source:8481085
18th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Gidea Park, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8481085
18th October 1915
1915
location
60 Young Street, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8481085
18th October 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8481085
2nd May 1916
1916
events
Punishment for dirty equipment on parade
Military Punishment
Source:8481085
15th May 1916
1916
dates
Age 16
Source:8481432
15th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
C/7259
King's Royal Rifle Corps
18 Battalion
Source:8481034
15th June 1916
employment
Employee
Mr Leeming Chemist
Wolverton, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8481445
1916
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:8481034
15th June 1916
burial
Comines-Warneton, Hainaut
Belgium
Row B, Grave 2
Source:8481453
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | French |
| Source | 8481034 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Young Street, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 60 Young Street, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th October 1915 | |
| Spencer Street, Bradwell, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | C/7259 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 18 Battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward French | father | ||
| Mary A A French | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Gladys French | sister | 1897 | |
| William A French | brother | 1903 | |
| George French | brother | 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-18 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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Photograph of Albert's graveHyde Park Corner (Royal Berks) Cemetery, Belgium. Taken by Charlotte Czyzyk, September 2012.
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Feature on Albert French | Charlotte33 | |
| Feature on Albert French, Milton Keynes Heritage | Charlotte33 | |
| Information from QR Code, Hyde Park Corner (Royal Berks) Cemetery | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Albert's grave | Charlotte33 | |
| Portrait photograph of Albert Edward French | Charlotte33 |
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