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We remember Albert Edgar Fox
We remember Albert Edgar Fox
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8718911
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8718911
5th September 1914
1914
employment
Insurance Agent
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8718911
September 1914
1916
hospitalisation
Admitted to Hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:8718911
9th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15692
Norfolk Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8718911
25th May 1916 - 1st July 1916
service
British Army
Private
15692
Norfolk Regiment
Source:2530247
1916
death
Killed in Action
Ist day of the Somme Battle, place unknown but his Battalion were attacking the Montauban Trenches.
Near Montauban, The Somme
France
Source:7176761
Source:8718911
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7176761
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edgar |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Fox |
| Source | 8718911 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15692 | Norfolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 15692 | Norfolk Regiment | 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Fox | mother | ||
| William Fox | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-05 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-05 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Gt Ellingham, Norfolk, War MemorialOn the Tower Wall, St James' Church, Gt Ellingham. There is also a wooden Roll of Honour inside the Church (N Aisle)
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Communities
Communities
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Officers and Men of the 8th Norfolk Regiment who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 8th Norfolk Regiment who died 1/7/1916
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 | Joanna19174 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 | |
| Gt Ellingham, Norfolk, War Memorial | Cynthia60869 |
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