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We remember Alphonso Mellor
We remember Alphonso Mellor
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Lucy Mellor
Source:6968275
1875
1877
sibling
Christine Mellor
Source:6968275
1877
1880
sibling
William Mellor
Source:6968275
1880
1889
sibling
Jennie Mellor
Source:6968275
1889
1893
1914
marriage
Margaret H Williams
Source:6968276
1914 - 3rd October 1916
1914
enlistment
Chester, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:6968277
17th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2387
The Cheshire Regiment
1/5 (Earl of Chester's) Battalion
Source:6968277
17th September 1914 - 27th November 1914
1914
location
Burton, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6968277
17th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
2387
The Cheshire Regiment
2/5 (Earl of Chester's) Battalion
Source:6968277
27th November 1914 - 9th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
2387
The Cheshire Regiment
2/5 (Earl of Chester's) Battalion
Source:7420843
9th December 1914 - 28th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Septic wound of head.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6968281
3rd May 1916 - 25th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
49382
The Cheshire Regiment
10 (Service) Battalion
Source:7420843
28th August 1916 - 3rd October 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6968277
29th August 1916 - 3rd October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
49382
The Cheshire Regiment
10 (Service) Battalion
Source:7420843
3rd October 1916
1916
location
130 Jubits lane, Sutton Manor, St Helens, Lancs
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6968281
4th October 1916
1916
location
Meols Drive, Wirral, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6968281
4th October 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7420843
Source:3005383
3rd October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 3 C and 4 A
Source:7420843
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alphonso |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Mellor |
| Source | 3005383 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Jubits lane, Sutton Manor, St Helens, Lancs | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 4th October 1916 | |
| Burton, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 17th September 1914 | |
| Meols Drive, Wirral, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th October 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2387 | The Cheshire Regiment | 2/5 (Earl of Chester's) Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 2387 | The Cheshire Regiment | 1/5 (Earl of Chester's) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2387 | The Cheshire Regiment | 2/5 (Earl of Chester's) Battalion | Acting Serjeant | |
| British Army | 49382 | The Cheshire Regiment | 10 (Service) Battalion | Acting Serjeant | |
| British Army | 49382 | The Cheshire Regiment | 10 (Service) Battalion | Acting Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Mellor | father | ||
| Lydia Ann | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Mellor | sister | 1875 | |
| Christine Mellor | sister | 1877 | |
| William Mellor | brother | 1880 | |
| Jennie Mellor | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret H Williams | wife | 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-17 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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WW1 MemorialMemorial plaque to the soldiers killed in WW1: St Nicholas' Church, Burton-in-Wirral, Cheshire.
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Communities
Communities
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Burton-in-Wirral: Lives RememberedMore about Burton-in-Wirral: Lives Remembered
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jeremy24359 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Memorial | Jeremy24359 | |
| The Cheshire Regiment | Jeremy24359 |
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