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We remember Horace Alker
We remember Horace Alker
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Lucy Alker
Source:9065769
1873
1876
sibling
Elizabeth Alker
Source:9065769
1876
1879
sibling
Alice Alker
Source:9065769
1879
1882
sibling
Kate Alker
Source:9065769
1882
1884
sibling
William Alker
Source:9065769
1884
1885
1888
sibling
Harry Alker
Source:9065769
1888
1890
sibling
Elsie Alker
Source:9065769
1890
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9065769
1891
1891
location
Yarrow Bridge Smithy Heapey Duxbury Chorley Lancashire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9065769
1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9065782
1901
1901
employment
Moulder in ironworks
Chorley Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9065782
1901
1901
location
Eaves Lane Chorley Lancashire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9065782
1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9065788
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Iron Moulder
Chorley Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9065788
2nd April 1911
1911
location
315 Eaves Lane Chorley Lancashire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9065788
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Jane Bamber
Source:9065721
21st December 1912
1915
children
Alice Alker
Source:9065721
6th February 1915
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:9065721
4th March 1915
1915
employment
Moulder
Chorley Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9065721
4th March 1915
1915
enlistment
Preston Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9065721
4th March 1915
1915
location
22 Foster Street Chorley Lancashire England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9065721
4th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
10925
Royal Field Artillery
151bde
Source:9065721
24th March 1915 - 13th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
10925
Royal Field Artillery
2A Reserve Brigade
Source:9065721
14th December 1915 - 31st December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
10925
Royal Field Artillery
4A Reserve Battery
Source:9065721
1st February 1916 - 7th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
10925
Royal Field Artillery
Exp Force
Source:9065721
8th March 1916 - 16th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9065721
8th March 1916 - 27th March 1919
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
10925
Royal Field Artillery
1st Sec 21st DAC
Source:9065721
17th March 1916 - 24th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
10925
Royal Field Artillery
97th Brigade
Source:9065721
25th March 1916 - 3rd September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:9065721
23rd July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
10925
Royal Field Artillery
Guards DAC
Source:9065721
4th September 1916 - 10th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
10925
Royal Field Artillery
76th Bde
Source:9065721
11th September 1916 - 27th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
10925
Royal Field Artillery
74th Bde
Source:9065721
28th January 1917 - 27th March 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:9065721
3rd November 1917 - 3rd November 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9065721
21st March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Gunner
10925
Royal Field Artillery
40th Bde
Source:9065721
28th March 1919 - 31st March 1919
1947
dates
Age 61
Source:9065828
1947
1947
death
Not War Related
Chorley Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9065828
1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Alker |
| Source | 14834 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Foster Street Chorley Lancashire England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th March 1915 | |
| 315 Eaves Lane Chorley Lancashire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Eaves Lane Chorley Lancashire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Yarrow Bridge Smithy Heapey Duxbury Chorley Lancashire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10925 | Royal Field Artillery | 2A Reserve Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10925 | Royal Field Artillery | 4A Reserve Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10925 | Royal Field Artillery | Exp Force | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10925 | Royal Field Artillery | 1st Sec 21st DAC | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10925 | Royal Field Artillery | 97th Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10925 | Royal Field Artillery | Guards DAC | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10925 | Royal Field Artillery | 76th Bde | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10925 | Royal Field Artillery | 74th Bde | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10925 | Royal Field Artillery | 40th Bde | Gunner | |
| British Army | 10925 | Royal Field Artillery | 151bde | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Alker | daughter | 6th February 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| Horace Alker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Alker | sister | 1873 | |
| Elizabeth Alker | sister | 1876 | |
| Alice Alker | sister | 1879 | |
| Kate Alker | sister | 1882 | |
| William Alker | brother | 1884 | |
| Harry Alker | brother | 1888 | |
| Elsie Alker | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Bamber | wife | 21st December 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-04 | 5'8" |
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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 | david37172 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | david37172 |
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Multimedia
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| Horace Alker | Nicola141973 | |
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