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We remember Albert Edward Mercer
We remember Albert Edward Mercer
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
12 Clarence St., Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leics
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9403224
31st March 1901 - 8th December 1915
1911
employment
errand boy for chemist
Market Harborough
United Kingdom
Source:9403227
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 18
Source:3010637
8th December 1915
1915
employment
sewing machine mechanic
Market Harborough
United Kingdom
Source:3010637
8th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Market Harborough, Leics
United Kingdom
Source:3010637
8th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
DM2/207370
Royal Army Service Corps
Mechanical Transport
Source:3010637
8th December 1915 - 28th October 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3010637
31st January 1917 - 20th October 1919
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
DM2/207370
Royal Army Service Corps
Mechanical Transport
Source:3010637
29th October 1918 - 18th April 1919
1919
service
British Army
Corporal
DM2/207370
Royal Army Service Corps
Mechanical Transport
Source:3010637
19th April 1919 - 19th November 1919
1924
marriage
Hilda F Stevens
Source:9403782
1924
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Mercer |
| Source | 3010637 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Clarence St., Great Bowden, Market Harborough, Leics | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 - 8th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | DM2/207370 | Royal Army Service Corps | Mechanical Transport | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | DM2/207370 | Royal Army Service Corps | Mechanical Transport | Private | |
| British Army | DM2/207370 | Royal Army Service Corps | Mechanical Transport | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Mercer | mother | ||
| Edwin Mercer | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda F Stevens | wife | 1924 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Liz37211 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Mercer | Liz37211 | |
| Wedding photo | Liz37211 |
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