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We remember Henry A Alger
We remember Henry A Alger
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
William V Alger
Source:9004755
1895
1899
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9004755
April 1901
1901
location
St Marks Road Lambeth Surrey England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9004755
April 1901
1901
sibling
Robert C Alger
Source:9004755
1901
1915
location
3 Douglas Place Vauxhall Bridge Road Westminster London England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9004382
6th May 1915
1915
dates
Age 18
Source:9004382
20th November 1915
1915
employment
Fitters Mate
London England
United Kingdom
Source:9004382
20th November 1915
1915
enlistment
London England
United Kingdom
Source:9004382
20th November 1915
1917
location
Home Service
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9004382
18th January 1917 - 26th March 1918
1917
marriage
Eliza Hall
Source:9004382
6th May 1917
1917
dates
Age 20
Source:9004382
6th July 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9004382
27th March 1918 - 21st November 1919
1918
location
B E F
France
other group residence address
Source:9004382
27th March 1918 - 21st November 1919
1918
children
Helen Rose Alger
Source:9004382
17th December 1918
1918
dates
Age 21
Source:9004382
17th December 1918
1919
dates
Age 22
Source:9004382
21st November 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9004382
21st November 1919
1919
location
Wandsworth Road Westminster London England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9004382
21st November 1919
service
British Army
Sapper
229268
Royal Engineers
Source:12683
service
British Army
Sapper
WR 31010
Royal Engineers
Source:12683
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry A |
| Initials | HA |
| Last Name | Alger |
| Source | 12683 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Douglas Place Vauxhall Bridge Road Westminster London England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th May 1915 | |
| B E F | France | other group residence address | 27th March 1918 - 21st November 1919 | |
| Home Service | United Kingdom | military residence address | 18th January 1917 - 26th March 1918 | |
| St Marks Road Lambeth Surrey England | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Wandsworth Road Westminster London England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st November 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 229268 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR 31010 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Rose Alger | daughter | 17th December 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia | mother | ||
| William V Alger | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William V Alger | brother | 1895 | |
| Robert C Alger | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Hall | wife | 6th May 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-20 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | david37172 |
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