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We remember Albert Edward Gregory
We remember Albert Edward Gregory
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
United Kingdom
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1889
1907
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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4th December 1907
1913
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
2525
Rifle Brigade
2nd Battalion
Source:6989729
19th April 1913 - 4th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
2525
Rifle Brigade
2nd Battalion
Source:6989729
5th April 1915 - 26th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
A/Sgt
2525
Rifle Brigade
2 nd Battalion
Source:6989729
5th April 1915 - 26th May 1915
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:6975020
26th May 1915
employment
Fish Monger
London
United Kingdom
Source:6989729
service
British Army
Serjeant
2525
Rifle Brigade
Source:7304539
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6975020
sibling
John Gregory
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sibling
George Gregory
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sibling
Frederick Gregory
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sibling
Frank Gregory
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sibling
Mary Elizabeth
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sibling
Jane Phelps
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sibling
Florence Goodchild
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sibling
Ethel Butler
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location
65, Eastwood St., West Streatham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7304539
1915
death
Died of wounds
War Diary for the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade records that on 26th May 1915 two men were killed by friendly fire (shelling) and one man was killed by rifle fire.
France
Source:7304539
Source:6975020
26th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
Cabaret Rouge British Cemetery
Souchez
Pas De Calais
France
France
XVI. J. 20.
Source:7304539
Source:6975020
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65, Eastwood St., West Streatham, London | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2525 | Rifle Brigade | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 2525 | Rifle Brigade | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 2525 | Rifle Brigade | 2 nd Battalion | A/Sgt | |
| British Army | 2525 | Rifle Brigade | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gregory | father | ||
| Mary Ann Gregory | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gregory | brother | ||
| George Gregory | brother | ||
| Frederick Gregory | brother | ||
| Frank Gregory | brother | ||
| Mary Elizabeth | sister | ||
| Jane Phelps | sister | ||
| Florence Goodchild | sister | ||
| Ethel Butler | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-12-04 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-12-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Alberts' GraveImage of Albert's grave in the Caberet Rouge British Cemetery in France.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Albert Gregory.Contributed by:
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 1Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where Albert Gregory is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 2Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where Albert Gregory is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 3Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where Albert Gregory is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 4Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where Albert Gregory is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 5Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France where Albert Gregory is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France
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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 | John41318 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record For Albert E Gregory | John41318 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Gregory | John41318 | |
| Alberts' Grave | John41318 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez 5 | Vincent96527 |
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