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We remember Alan Reginald English
We remember Alan Reginald English
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9155963
31st March 1901
1901
location
Crouch Lane, Holwell, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9155963
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9155968
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
General Labourer
Holwell, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9155968
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Crouch Lane, Holwell, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9155968
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:9155950
25th November 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Holwell, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9155950
25th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Sherborne, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9155950
25th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12251
Dorsetshire Regiment
Depot
Source:9155950
25th November 1914 - 1st December 1914
1914
location
Barnes Cross, Holwell, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9155950
25th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12251
Dorsetshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:9155950
2nd December 1914 - 25th November 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9155950
13th July 1915 - 25th November 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded in action in the field - gunshot wound to the left thigh 5th November 1915.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9155950
8th November 1915 - 26th November 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Further treatment in England for gunshot wound to left thigh incurred 5th November 1915.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9155950
26th November 1915 - 11th January 1916
1915
service
British Army
Private
12251
Dorsetshire Regiment
Depot
Source:9155950
26th November 1915 - 28th January 1916
1916
marriage
Bertha Duthie
Source:9156023
12th January 1916 - 7th April 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
12251
Dorsetshire Regiment
3rd (Special Reserve) Battalion
Source:9155950
29th January 1916 - 9th August 1916
1916
events
Confined to Camp
Military Discipline
Wyke Regis, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:9155950
27th March 1916 - 30th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
12251
Dorsetshire Regiment
3/1 Base at Rouen
Source:9155950
10th August 1916 - 18th August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9155950
10th August 1916 - 7th April 1917
1916
service
British Army
Private
12251
Dorsetshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9155950
19th August 1916 - 7th April 1917
1917
death
Died of wounds
On 6th April 1917 he received gunshot wounds to the face, leg and knee. He died of his wounds the following day.
France
Source:7174318
Source:9155950
Source:9156023
7th April 1917
burial
Aisne
France
II. A. 16
Source:7174318
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alan Reginald |
| Initials | AR |
| Last Name | English |
| Source | 9155957 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Cross, Holwell, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th November 1914 | |
| Crouch Lane, Holwell, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Crouch Lane, Holwell, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12251 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 12251 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12251 | Dorsetshire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 12251 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 3rd (Special Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12251 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 3/1 Base at Rouen | Private | |
| British Army | 12251 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Alice English | mother | ||
| Charles John English | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Duthie | wife | 12th January 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-25 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage to Bertha Duthie 12th January 1916 | Jane31029 | |
| Widow Bertha's Marriage to Jonathan Hillier | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Widow Bertha | Jane31029 | |
| Register of Soldiers' Effects | Jane31029 | |
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| Medal and Award Roll image | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Dorsetshire Regiment Cap Badge | Jane31029 |
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