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We remember John Ed Alger
We remember John Ed Alger
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Elizabeth Alger
Source:9009564
1874
1875
sibling
Harry H Alger
Source:9009564
1875
1878
sibling
James Alger
Source:9009564
1878
1879
sibling
Florence Alger
Source:9009564
1879
1881
sibling
Sydney Alger
Source:9009564
1881
1882
1883
sibling
Thomas Alger
Source:9009564
1883
1885
sibling
Alice Alger
Source:9009564
1885
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:9009560
April 1891
1891
location
Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9009564
1891
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:9009560
April 1901
1901
employment
Bakers Assistant
Diss, Norfolk, England
United Kingdom
Source:9009560
April 1901
1901
enlistment
Norfolk, England
United Kingdom
Source:9009557
27th September 1901
1903
location
Colchester, England
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9009557
1903
1904
location
Gibraltar
Gibraltar
military residence address
Source:9009557
16th April 1904
1912
location
Belgaun
India
military residence address
Source:9009557
30th September 1912
1913
location
Holywood
Ireland
military residence address
Source:9009557
15th February 1913
1913
location
Warley Camp
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9009557
23rd February 1913
1913
marriage
Elizabeth Ling
Source:9009565
1913
1913
location
25 Lapham Street, Sheffield, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9009557
1913
1914
children
John E Alger
Source:9009568
1914
1958
dates
Age 78
Source:9009573
1958
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
5902
Norfolk Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:12699
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
35346
Suffolk Regiment
Source:12699
1958
death
Not War Related
Sheffield, England
United Kingdom
Source:9009573
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Ed |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Alger |
| Source | 9009564 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Lapham Street, Sheffield, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1913 | |
| Belgaun | India | military residence address | known 30th September 1912 | |
| Colchester, England | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1903 | |
| Gibraltar | Gibraltar | military residence address | known 16th April 1904 | |
| Holywood | Ireland | military residence address | known 15th February 1913 | |
| Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Warley Camp | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 23rd February 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5902 | Norfolk Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 35346 | Suffolk Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E Alger | son | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline | mother | ||
| Henry H Alger | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Alger | sister | 1874 | |
| Harry H Alger | brother | 1875 | |
| James Alger | brother | 1878 | |
| Florence Alger | sister | 1879 | |
| Sydney Alger | brother | 1881 | |
| Thomas Alger | brother | 1883 | |
| Alice Alger | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ling | wife | 1913 |
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 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | david37172 |
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