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We remember Albert Edmund Bedwell
We remember Albert Edmund Bedwell
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
James William Bedwell
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5th May 1879
1880
sibling
Emma Amelia Bedwell
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12th December 1880
1882
sibling
William James Bedwell
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22nd October 1882
1884
sibling
Stephen Bedwell
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10th February 1884
1888
1890
sibling
Alfred Bedwell
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24th May 1890
1892
sibling
Ellen Susannah Bedwell
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3rd January 1892
1893
sibling
John Ernest Bedwell
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27th August 1893
1895
sibling
Alice Adeline May Bewdell
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1st May 1895
1896
education
Cranbrook Road School, Bethnal Green. Middlesex
London
United Kingdom
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10th February 1896
1897
sibling
Amelia Rosina Bedwell
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1897
1899
sibling
Annie Bedwell
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3rd July 1899
1900
sibling
Henry Royal
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17th November 1900
1902
sibling
Charles Edward Bedwell
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4th October 1902
1905
sibling
Violet Maud Bedwell
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20th September 1905
1909
marriage
Isabella Dismon
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25th December 1909 - 28th August 1949
1909
marriage
Isabella Dismon
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25th December 1909 - 28th August 1949
1910
children
Albert Victor Bedwell
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23rd May 1910
1910
hospitalisation
CMT - Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
Hospital/Institution
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1910 - 25th March 1980
1912
children
Isabella Emily Bedwell
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1912
1913
children
Doris Victoria Bedwell
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18th November 1913
1915
location
Bungalow Town, Lea Bridge Gardens, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton
United Kingdom
their own address
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1915 - December 1930
1915
enlistment
Finsbury Barracks, Whitehall
United Kingdom
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29th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
87035
Labour Corps
8th Battalion
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29th November 1915 - 26th January 1918
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
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14th March 1917 - 26th January 1918
1919
discharge
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4th December 1919
1924
children
James Alfred Bedwell
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4th November 1924
1926
children
Joyce Eileen Bedwell
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22nd December 1926
1930
location
Marmion Close, Chingford, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5514645
December 1930 - October 1954
1958
location
Runnymead Road, Canvey Island, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5514645
1958
1960
hospitalisation
Cataracts in both eyes
Hospital/Institution
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1960
1960
hospitalisation
Deaf
Hospital/Institution
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1960
1968
location
16, Ainslie Wood Road, Chingford, London
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:5514645
1968 - 25th March 1980
employment
Printers Assistant
Associated Press
City of London
United Kingdom
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employment
Printers Assistant
Associated Press
Fetter Lane, City of London
United Kingdom
Source:5514645
service
British Army
Private
35879
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:273501
location
Laindon, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5514645
location
Moss Street, Bethnal Green, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5514645
location
Printers Retirement Homes, Basildon, Essex
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:5514645
location
Robinson Road, Bethnal Green, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5514645
1980
death
Not War Related
Old age.
Chingford Hospital, Chingford. London.
United Kingdom
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25th March 1980
burial
Chingford, London
United Kingdom
Source:5514645
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edmund |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Bedwell |
| Source | 5514645 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Ainslie Wood Road, Chingford, London | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1968 - 25th March 1980 | |
| Bungalow Town, Lea Bridge Gardens, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton | United Kingdom | their own address | 1915 - December 1930 | |
| Laindon, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Marmion Close, Chingford, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | December 1930 - October 1954 | |
| Moss Street, Bethnal Green, London | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Printers Retirement Homes, Basildon, Essex | United Kingdom | other group residence address | ||
| Robinson Road, Bethnal Green, London | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Runnymead Road, Canvey Island, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | 1958 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 35879 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 87035 | Labour Corps | 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Victor Bedwell | son | 23rd May 1910 | |
| Isabella Emily Bedwell | daughter | 1912 | |
| Doris Victoria Bedwell | daughter | 18th November 1913 | |
| James Alfred Bedwell | son | 4th November 1924 | |
| Joyce Eileen Bedwell | daughter | 22nd December 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Bedwell nee Potter | mother | ||
| James Stephen Bedwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James William Bedwell | brother | 5th May 1879 | |
| Emma Amelia Bedwell | sister | 12th December 1880 | |
| William James Bedwell | brother | 22nd October 1882 | |
| Stephen Bedwell | brother | 10th February 1884 | |
| Alfred Bedwell | brother | 24th May 1890 | |
| Ellen Susannah Bedwell | sister | 3rd January 1892 | |
| John Ernest Bedwell | brother | 27th August 1893 | |
| Alice Adeline May Bewdell | sister | 1st May 1895 | |
| Amelia Rosina Bedwell | sister | 1897 | |
| Annie Bedwell | sister | 3rd July 1899 | |
| Henry Royal | brother | 17th November 1900 | |
| Charles Edward Bedwell | sister | 4th October 1902 | |
| Violet Maud Bedwell | sister | 20th September 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Dismon | wife | 25th December 1909 | |
| Isabella Dismon | wife | 25th December 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-07 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Albert BedwellAlbert Edmund, in the uniform of the Northamptonshire Regiment, before transferring to the Labour Corps
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Isabella and AlbertPhoto taken around 1917 before Albert was shipped to France with the 8th Infantry Labour Corps (Northamptonshire Regiment)Contributed by:
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Albert Edmund Bedwell baptism recordShows Albert Edmund Bedwell born 8th May 1888 at Bethnal Green MiddlesexContributed by:
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Admission to Cranbrook Road School, Bethnal GreenRecord from LMA showing Albert's admission to Cranbrook Road School on 10 February 1896Contributed by:
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Northamptonshire Regiment Cap BadgeThe Cap Badge belonging to Albert Edmund Bedwell while he served with the Northamptonshire RegimentContributed by:
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Albert Edmund Bedwell original Birth CertificateAlbert Edmund Bedwell original Birth Certificate recording birth date of 9 May 1888, when actual birth date 8 May 1888 as showing on baptism record. His mother told him the registrar was drunk when she registered his birth.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateMarriage Certificate of Albert Edmund Bedwell to Isabella DismonContributed by:
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Albert Edmund and Isabella BedwellAlbert Edmund and Isabella Bedwell around 1910Contributed by:
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Card from the FrontWartime postcard sent by Albert Edmund Bedwell to his wife IsabellaContributed by:
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Reverse of Post Card from the FrontMessage on card sent by Albert Edmund Bedwell to his wife Isabella with Birthday wishesContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Bedwell | Anita12342 | |
| Albert | Anita12342 | |
| Isabella and Albert | Anita12342 | |
| Albert Edmund Bedwell baptism record | Anita12342 | |
| Admission to Cranbrook Road School, Bethnal Green | Anita12342 | |
| Northamptonshire Regiment Cap Badge | Anita12342 | |
| Albert Edmund Bedwell original Birth Certificate | Anita12342 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Anita12342 | |
| Albert Edmund and Isabella Bedwell | Anita12342 | |
| Card from the Front | Anita12342 | |
| Death Certificate of Albert Edmund Bedwell | Anita12342 | |
| Reverse of Post Card from the Front | Anita12342 |
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