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We remember Albert France
We remember Albert France
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
George France
Source:6624594
September 1883
1885
sibling
Robert France
Source:6624594
November 1885
1888
sibling
Arthur France
Source:6624594
October 1888
1891
sibling
Walter France
Source:6624594
December 1891
1894
1899
sibling
Harry France
Source:6624594
9th July 1899
1901
location
7 Moxon's Yard
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6624594
April 1901
1901
sibling
Joseph France
Source:6624608
6th May 1901
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:6624594
1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:6624594
1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner
Rawmarsh
United Kingdom
Source:6624608
1911
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6186161
1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6186168
1916
1918
location
9 Quarry Street, Rawmarsh
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6646352
14th June 1918
1918
internment
pow
Dusseldorf
Germany
Source:6186161
1918 - 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
23837
Royal Irish Fusiliers
1 Battalion
Source:6646352
23rd June 1918
1918
internment
pow
nr Dusseldorf
Germany
Source:6646352
28th July 1918
1919
marriage
Bertha Hassall
Source:6186154
1919
1919
marriage
Bertha Hassall
Source:6624587
1919
1920
service
British Army
Private
23837
Royal Irish Fusiliers
8 Battalion
Source:6624776
13th November 1920
1963
dates
Age 69
Source:6186161
13th April 1963
education
Dale Road Church of England School, Rawmarsh
Rawmarsh
United Kingdom
Source:6186161
service
British Army
Private
23837
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:2537175
1963
death
Rotherham
United Kingdom
Source:6186161
Source:6186157
13th April 1963
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6186161
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | France |
| Source | 2537175 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Moxon's Yard | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 9 Quarry Street, Rawmarsh | United Kingdom | parents address | known 14th June 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23837 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 23837 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | 8 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 23837 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | 1 Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Unknown | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary France | mother | ||
| George France | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George France | brother | September 1883 | |
| Robert France | brother | November 1885 | |
| Arthur France | brother | October 1888 | |
| Walter France | brother | December 1891 | |
| Harry France | brother | 9th July 1899 | |
| Joseph France | brother | 6th May 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Hassall | wife | 1919 | |
| Bertha Hassall | wife | 1919 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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The Irish BrigadeGallantry entered into the Records of the Irish Division
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Patricia34130 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Patricia34130 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia34130 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia34130 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Civil registration index of Birth Marriages and Deaths | Patricia34130 | |
| Civil registration of Births Marriages and Deaths | Patricia34130 | |
| Civil registration index of births marriages and deaths | Patricia34130 | |
| War Hero Dies | Patricia34130 | |
| Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette | Patricia34130 | |
| International Red Cross Records Prisoners of War | Patricia34130 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Irish Brigade | David122486 |
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