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We remember Albert Thomas Melton
We remember Albert Thomas Melton
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Edith E
Source:9112222
1886
1887
sibling
Lily F
Source:9112222
1887
1889
sibling
Emily H
Source:9112222
1889
1895
sibling
Alice M
Source:9112222
1895
1896
1899
sibling
Ada L
Source:9112222
1899
1911
employment
Office Lad
Source:9112220
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:9112030
2nd September 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Precordial pain and dysponea (dyspnoea?)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9112229
November 1915
1916
employment
Surveyors Assistant
Source:9112230
1916
1916
location
31, Tillman Street, St.Georges E
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9112230
1916
1916
discharge
Source:9112030
24th August 1916
1922
marriage
Henrietta Shaw
Source:9112251
1922
service
British Army
Rifleman
2242
London Regiment
2/6th Battalion (City of London) Rifles
Source:9112033
1954
death
Unknown
Stepney
United Kingdom
Source:9112257
1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Thomas |
| Initials | AT |
| Last Name | Melton |
| Source | 9112030 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, Tillman Street, St.Georges E | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2242 | London Regiment | 2/6th Battalion (City of London) Rifles | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Anne Melton | mother | ||
| George A Melton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily F | sister | 1887 | |
| Edith E | sister | 1886 | |
| Emily H | sister | 1889 | |
| Alice M | sister | 1895 | |
| Ada L | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta Shaw | wife | 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'8" |
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6th City BadgeCap badge for the 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). The badge was in use from 1908 until 1935. Image from the Imperial War Museum
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War Badge CertificateArmy Service Records from Lives of the First World WarContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan26537 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 6th City Badge | Susan26537 | |
| Next of Kin | Susan26537 | |
| Medals | Susan26537 | |
| Medical Board | Susan26537 | |
| Discharge | Susan26537 | |
| War Badge Certificate | Susan26537 |
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