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We remember Albert J Bamber
We remember Albert J Bamber
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Margaret Bamber
Source:8556370
1887
1891
sibling
Mary Bamber
Source:8556370
1891
1892
sibling
Jane Bamber
Source:8556370
1892
1893
1893
location
Berry St Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8556559
26th March 1893
1901
location
57 Gorst St Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8556338
1901
1911
employment
Cotton Weaver
Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8556370
1911
1911
location
18 Gorst St Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8556370
1911
1914
enlistment
Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8556240
5th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2806
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/4th Battalion
Source:8556240
5th October 1914 - 15th June 1915
1918
location
47 Gorst St Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7626734
1918
service
British Army
Private
2806
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:163480
1915
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8556240
15th June 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 27 and 28
Source:8557642
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert J |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Bamber |
| Source | 163480 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Gorst St Preston Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 47 Gorst St Preston Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 | |
| 57 Gorst St Preston Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Berry St Preston Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th March 1893 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2806 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2806 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/4th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bamber nee Giles | mother | ||
| James Bamber | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Bamber | sister | 1887 | |
| Mary Bamber | sister | 1891 | |
| Jane Bamber | sister | 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| unsure of eye colour - vision normal |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1893-03-26 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bamber.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Albert James Bamber for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Albert James Bamber. Address: 47 Gorst Street. Occupation: Cotton Weaver. Regiment: 1/4th Loyal North Lancashire. Rank and Regimental Number: Private 2806. Date of Death: June 15th 1915. Place where killed or injury received: Festubert. Remarks:- None.
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Preston43150 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Parish Clerks Lancashire | Preston43150 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bamber. | Preston485 |
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