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We remember Albert Ball
We remember Albert Ball
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Ball |
| Source | 154985 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Park Avenue, Ormskirk, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Aughton Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| Woodyard, Burscough Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th November 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 43627 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2971 | King's Liverpool Regiment | 2/9th Reserve, 44th Provisional Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Thomas Ball | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Ball | brother | 1896 | |
| Margaret Ball | sister | 1900 | |
| Harry Ball | brother | 1902 | |
| Sarah Ball | sister | 1904 | |
| Alice Ball | sister | 1906 | |
| Jane Ball | sister | 1908 | |
| Ernest Ball | brother | 1910 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-10 | 5'5" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | LYNDA15593 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | LYNDA15593 |
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