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We remember Albert Charles Beckett
We remember Albert Charles Beckett
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Tom Beckett
Source:8884618
1883
1885
sibling
William H Beckett
Source:8884618
1885
1886
sibling
Hetty Beckett
Source:8884618
1886
1888
sibling
Frederick Beckett
Source:8884618
1888
1890
sibling
Lily Beckett
Source:8884618
1890
1891
sibling
Arthur Beckett
Source:8884618
1891
1892
1894
sibling
Charles Beckett
Source:8884618
1894
1897
sibling
Matilda Beckett
Source:8884618
1897
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8884618
31st March 1901
1901
location
85 London Road Plaistow Bromley Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8884618
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Gardener
Fred G Trim
Bromley Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8886031
22nd February 1911
1911
enlistment
New Cross London
United Kingdom
Source:8886031
22nd February 1911
1915
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:8886031
1915 - 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
L/9557
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
2nd Battalion
Source:8884295
13th July 1916
1918
location
59 Bromley Gardens Shortlands Bromley Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8886031
23rd April 1918
internment
pow
Source:8886031
1916
death
Died of disease "Dysentery" whilst a prisoner of war.
Baghdad
Iraq
Source:8884295
Source:8886031
13th July 1916
burial
Baghdad
North British Cemetery
Baghdad
Mesopotamia
Iraq
XIV. A. 10
Source:8884295
Source:8886031
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Charles |
| Initials | AC |
| Last Name | Beckett |
| Source | 8884630 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Bromley Gardens Shortlands Bromley Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 23rd April 1918 | |
| 85 London Road Plaistow Bromley Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/9557 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Beckett | mother | ||
| Thomas Beckett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Beckett | brother | 1883 | |
| William H Beckett | brother | 1885 | |
| Hetty Beckett | sister | 1886 | |
| Frederick Beckett | brother | 1888 | |
| Lily Beckett | sister | 1890 | |
| Arthur Beckett | brother | 1891 | |
| Charles Beckett | brother | 1894 | |
| Matilda Beckett | sister | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-02-22 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-02-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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LetterLetter Alberts father wrote querying the fact that Albert is listed as A C BeckettContributed by:
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Letter of Commendation for Charlie BeckettDid Albert call himself Albert Charles so he could use this reference? This letter is contained in Alberts Service record.Contributed by:
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Shortlands restored War MemorialThis is the SHortlands War Memorial after it was restoredContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St.Mary's, Shortlands, Book Of RemembranceMore about St.Mary's, Shortlands, Book Of Remembrance
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Beckett A.C | Jonathan101862 | |
| Arthur Beckett | Jonathan101862 | |
| The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment | Jonathan101862 | |
| Charles Beckett | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Shortlands War Memorial | Jonathan101862 | |
| Bromley War Memorial | Jonathan101862 | |
| Letter | Kay4342 | |
| Letter of Commendation for Charlie Beckett | Kay4342 | |
| Shortlands restored War Memorial | Kay4342 | |
| From St MArys Shortlands Book of Remembrance | Kay4342 |
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