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We remember Albert Gill
We remember Albert Gill
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Henry Gill
Source:5491461
1878
1879
birth
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:6157105
Source:5491458
8th September 1879
1879
location
83 Hospital Street, St. George, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6157105
16th October 1879
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:5491462
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Bridge Street West, No.6, Court 28, Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5491462
3rd April 1881
1889
sibling
Samuel Gill
Source:5491461
1889
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:5491461
5th April 1891
1891
location
New John Street West, Court 4, No.5, Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5491461
5th April 1891
1910
dates
Age 30
Source:6157120
4th April 1910
1910
employment
Tube Drawer
United Kingdom
Source:6157120
4th April 1910
1910
marriage
Rosetta Furze
Source:6157120
4th April 1910
1910
location
62 Steward Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6157120
4th April 1910
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:5491459
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Tube Drawer, Brass
Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:5491459
2nd April 1911
1911
location
No.1 Back 17 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5491459
2nd April 1911
1916
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5491633
27th July 1916
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:6156933
27th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
2815
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:8537059
27th July 1916
1916
location
2, back of 40 Cope Street, Spring Hill, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6158459
30th October 1916
marriage
Rosetta Gill
Source:5491459
service
British Army
Private
B5202815
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:1760556
service
British Army
Serjeant
B5202815
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:1760556
1916
death
Killed in Action
See citation for award of V.C.
Delville Wood, Longueval, Somme
France
Source:5491463
Source:6158290
27th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Gill |
| Source | 8537059 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, back of 40 Cope Street, Spring Hill, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 30th October 1916 | |
| 62 Steward Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th April 1910 | |
| 83 Hospital Street, St. George, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th October 1879 | |
| Bridge Street West, No.6, Court 28, Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| New John Street West, Court 4, No.5, Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| No.1 Back 17 Aberdeen Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | B5202815 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | B5202815 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 2815 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Gill formerly Ashton | mother | ||
| Harry Also Known As Henry Gill | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Gill | brother | 1878 | |
| Samuel Gill | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Gill | wife | ||
| Rosetta Furze | wife | 4th April 1910 |
Media
Media
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Portrait of Albert Gill, V.C.Portrait from Wikipedia. It is in the commons. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Gill
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Grave of Serjeant Albert Gill V.C.This CWGC Headstone is in the Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France. Photo: British War GravesContributed by:
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Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, FranceShows memorials in part of Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, France. Photo: British War GravesContributed by:
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Birth CertificateThis is a certified copy of the birth certificate for Albert Gill born 1897Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateThis is a certified copy of a marriage certificate dated 4th April 1910 for Albert Gill and Rosetta FurzeContributed by:
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Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour in the Hall of Memory, City of Birmingham, EnglandContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Venna1960 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Venna1960 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Venna1960 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Venna1960 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 England Census | Venna1960 | |
| Victoria Cross Posthumous award | Venna1960 | |
| The Lord Ashcroft VC Collection | Venna1960 | |
| DNW Auction Archive | Venna1960 | |
| Account of Albert Gill's life told by David Delderfield | Venna1960 | |
| Jewellery Quarter Research Group, Birmingham. Brief Biographies | Venna1960 | |
| Lord Ashcroft Medal Collection | Venna1960 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Venna1960 | |
| Victoria Crosses of the King's Royal Rifle Corps | Venna1960 | |
| Hall of Memory | Venna1960 | |
| British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards. 1914-1920 | Venna1960 | |
| Albert Gill "Tales of the V.C." | Venna1960 | |
| Letter from Lord Mayor of Birmingham | Venna1960 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Albert Gill, V.C. | Venna1960 | |
| Grave of Serjeant Albert Gill V.C. | Venna1960 | |
| Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France | Venna1960 | |
| Birth Certificate | Venna1960 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Venna1960 | |
| Roll of Honour | Venna1960 | |
| family plot with inscriptions | Steve120914 | |
| Family plot with inscriptions | Steve120914 | |
| twitter records @inscriptions | Steve120914 |
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