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We remember Albert Baldwin
We remember Albert Baldwin
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1875
sibling
Amos
Source:9143578
1875
1877
sibling
Georgina
Source:9143578
1877
1880
sibling
John J
Source:9143578
1880
1881
location
Prices Farm, Chiddingly
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9143578
3rd April 1881
1891
service
British Army
Sergeant
3603
Royal Sussex Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6974400
3rd January 1891 - 2nd January 1903
1891
location
Fulwood, Lancashire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9143592
5th April 1891
1898
marriage
Emma Bridge
Source:6974400
15th December 1898
1899
children
Mary Gladys
Source:6974400
25th January 1899
1900
children
Albert John
Source:6974400
3rd August 1900
1902
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:153406
1902
1903
children
Cecil George
Source:6974400
10th April 1903
1905
children
Gertrude Elsie
Source:6974400
17th February 1905
1906
children
Georgina Rose
Source:6974400
17th June 1906
1908
children
Kathleen Mary
Source:6974400
3rd June 1908
1910
children
Walter Thomas
Source:6974400
3rd February 1910
1911
location
1 Fairholm Villa, Heathfield
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9143572
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Emma
Source:6974400
24th May 1911
1913
children
Frederick William
Source:6974400
30th July 1913
1914
location
1 Punt-in-Tun Cottages, Horeham Road
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9143569
August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sergeant
329
Royal Sussex Regiment
Source:9143569
4th September 1914 - 31st July 1915
1915
children
Cicely Alice
Source:6974400
29th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
22542
Essex Regiment
Source:6974400
31st July 1915 - 27th June 1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
22542
Essex Regiment
Source:153406
1919
death
War Related Sickness
pleurisy
Heathfield
United Kingdom
Source:7337128
Source:6974400
10th February 1919
burial
Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:7337128
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Baldwin, |
| Source | 7337128 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fairholm Villa, Heathfield | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 1 Punt-in-Tun Cottages, Horeham Road | United Kingdom | their own address | known August 1914 | |
| Fulwood, Lancashire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Prices Farm, Chiddingly | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22542 | Essex Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3603 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 1st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 329 | Royal Sussex Regiment | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 22542 | Essex Regiment | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gladys | daughter | 25th January 1899 | |
| Albert John | son | 3rd August 1900 | |
| Cecil George | son | 10th April 1903 | |
| Gertrude Elsie | daughter | 17th February 1905 | |
| Georgina Rose | daughter | 17th June 1906 | |
| Kathleen Mary | daughter | 3rd June 1908 | |
| Walter Thomas | son | 3rd February 1910 | |
| Emma | daughter | 24th May 1911 | |
| Frederick William | son | 30th July 1913 | |
| Cicely Alice | daughter | 29th July 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Baldwin | father | ||
| Sarah | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amos | brother | 1875 | |
| Georgina | sister | 1877 | |
| John J | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Bridge | wife | 15th December 1898 |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourSergeant Albert Baldwin DCM, Essex Regiment, is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Heathfield.Contributed by:
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Heathfield War MemorialAlbert Baldwin is commemorated on Heathfield War Memorial.Contributed by:
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Heathfield (All Saints) ChurchyardSgt A Baldwin, DCM, is buried in Heathfield (All Saints) Churchyard.
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John72644
Communities
Communities
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Horam (Horeham Road) and WarbletonMore about Horam (Horeham Road) and Warbleton
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Heathfield (All Saint's) ChurchyardMore about Heathfield (All Saint's) Churchyard
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Mike6402 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Heathfield All Saints Churchyard | patricia68968 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Heathfield War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Heathfield (All Saints) Churchyard | John72644 |
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