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We remember George Alger
We remember George Alger
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Elina Alger
Source:9004046
1887
1889
sibling
Frederick Alger
Source:9004046
1889
1890
1891
location
South View Kingston Upon Hull Yorkshire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9004046
April 1891
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:9004046
April 1901
1909
education
Culham
Culham
United Kingdom
Source:12676
1909 - 1911
1918
dates
Age 28
Source:7135461
10th August 1918
1918
children
Mary Alger
Source:12676
5th December 1918
marriage
Maria Jane Dicker
Source:12676
marriage
Maria Jane
Source:7135461
service
British Army
Private
648
London Regiment
1/5th lond Battalion
Source:12676
service
British Army
Private
300481
London Regiment
1/5th lond Battalion
Source:12676
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:12676
8th August 1918
burial
Somme
Vaux-sur-Somme Communal Cemetery
France
XVIII. F. 8.
Source:7135461
Source:12676
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Alger |
| Source | 12676 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South View Kingston Upon Hull Yorkshire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 648 | London Regiment | 1/5th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 300481 | London Regiment | 1/5th lond Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Alger | daughter | 5th December 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosalyn | mother | ||
| George Ernest Alger | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elina Alger | sister | 1887 | |
| Frederick Alger | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Jane Dicker | wife | ||
| Maria Jane | wife |
Media
Media
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Sergeant George Alger 300481 London Rifle BrigadeNot known where taken. Photo found amongst his daughter's possessions
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Marriage certificate for George AlgerFirst half of marriage certificate for George Alger & Maria Jane DickerContributed by:
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Marriage certificate for George Algersecond half of certificate for George Alger & Maria Jane DickerContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Fusiliers ( City of London Regiment )More about Royal Fusiliers ( City of London Regiment )
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5th Bn Royal Fusiliers London RegimentMore about 5th Bn Royal Fusiliers London Regiment
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Marion48372 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leytonstone War Memorial | Marion48372 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant George Alger 300481 London Rifle Brigade | Marion48372 | |
| Sgt George Alger | Marion48372 | |
| Marriage certificate for George Alger | Marion48372 | |
| Marriage certificate for George Alger | Marion48372 | |
| Headstone | David1424 |
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