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We remember Albert James
We remember Albert James
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Maud J
Source:8919472
1877
1879
sibling
Florence
Source:8548415
1879
1884
sibling
William Edward B
Source:8919471
1884
1886
sibling
Edward T
Source:8919471
1886
1888
1891
location
65 Wellington Rd, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8919472
1891 - 1901
1892
sibling
Edith M
Source:8919472
1892
1896
sibling
Agnes
Source:8919472
1896
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:8919472
1901
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8548415
1911
1911
location
312 Mill Street, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8548415
1911
1913
children
Albert Edward James
Source:8548356
20th December 1913
1914
marriage
Ethel Daisy Vernon Jones
Source:8919400
19th January 1914 - 1919
1914
children
Edith Mary James
Source:8548356
24th December 1914
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:8548356
7th January 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Source:8548356
7th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8548356
7th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
75119
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8548356
7th January 1915 - 10th May 1915
1915
location
14 Stananought Street, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8548356
7th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
75119
Royal Field Artillery
"C" Battery
Source:8548356
11th May 1915 - 16th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8548356
19th September 1915 - 30th November 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:8548356
1st December 1915 - 14th September 1917
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
75119
Royal Field Artillery
"A" Battery
Source:8548356
20th July 1916 - 2nd August 1919
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8548356
19th September 1917 - 19th June 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8548356
31st March 1920
1920
marriage
Catherine M Theobald
Source:9543849
1920
1921
location
141 Windsor Street, Liverpool, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8548356
19th September 1921
1962
death
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:8919400
1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | James |
| Source | 2085085 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Stananought Street, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th January 1915 | |
| 141 Windsor Street, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th September 1921 | |
| 312 Mill Street, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 65 Wellington Rd, Liverpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 - 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 75119 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 75119 | Royal Field Artillery | "C" Battery | Acting Bombardier | |
| British Army | 75119 | Royal Field Artillery | "A" Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward James | son | 20th December 1913 | |
| Edith Mary James | daughter | 24th December 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Gates | mother | ||
| Edward James | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | sister | 1879 | |
| Maud J | sister | 1877 | |
| Edith M | sister | 1892 | |
| Agnes | sister | 1896 | |
| Edward T | brother | 1886 | |
| William Edward B | brother | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine M Theobald | wife | 1920 | |
| Ethel Daisy Vernon Jones | wife | 19th January 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow - is a half caste | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-07 | 5'7" |
Media
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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 | Martin968 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Black Poppies: Britain's Black Community & the Great War | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UBIQUE | Deborah102878 | |
| Whither the Fates carry us | Deborah102878 |
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