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We remember William Charles Algar
We remember William Charles Algar
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Lillie Algar
Source:6976780
1896
1896
1900
sibling
Arthur Algar
Source:6976780
1900
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9001001
April 1901
1901
location
Back Chapel Lane Great Yarmouth Norfolk England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9001001
April 1901
1904
sibling
Elsie Algar
Source:6976780
1904
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:6976780
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 Grosvenor Street Great Yarmouth Norfolk england
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6976780
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:6976763
12th December 1915
1915
employment
Grocers Assistant
United Kingdom
Source:6976763
12th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Great Yarmouth Norfolk England
United Kingdom
Source:6976763
12th December 1915
1915
location
3 Tower Street Great Yarmouth Norfolk England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6976763
12th December 1915
1916
location
Home Service
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6976763
4th March 1916 - 1st April 1916
1916
location
Home Service
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6976763
31st March 1916 - 19th July 1916
1916
theatres
Source:6976763
1916 - 1919
1919
dates
Age 21
Source:6976763
1st April 1919
service
British Army
Private
27146
Suffolk Regiment
Source:12597
1973
dates
Age 76
Source:9001008
1973
1973
death
Not War Related
Great Yarmouth Norfolk England
United Kingdom
Source:9001008
1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Algar |
| Source | 6976763 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Tower Street Great Yarmouth Norfolk England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th December 1915 | |
| 6 Grosvenor Street Great Yarmouth Norfolk england | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Back Chapel Lane Great Yarmouth Norfolk England | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Home Service | United Kingdom | military residence address | 4th March 1916 - 1st April 1916 | |
| Home Service | United Kingdom | military residence address | 31st March 1916 - 19th July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27146 | Suffolk Regiment | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara | mother | ||
| William Algar | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillie Algar | sister | 1896 | |
| Arthur Algar | brother | 1900 | |
| Elsie Algar | sister | 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-12 | 5'1" |
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Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | david37172 |
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