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We remember Albert Edward Mills
We remember Albert Edward Mills
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Henry William Mills
Source:3047356
1st January 1888
1890
location
48 Barnsbury Road. Islington. London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3047356
1890
1890
1892
location
59 Huntingdon Street. Islington. London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3047356
1892
1892
sibling
Lillian Rosetta Sarah Mills
Source:3047356
17th June 1892
1894
location
16 Brierly Road. Leyton. London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3047356
1894
1894
sibling
Florence Ethel May Mills
Source:3047356
22nd July 1894
1896
sibling
William Leonard Mills
Source:3047356
26th November 1896
1911
employment
Mill Hand in a printers
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1911
1911
location
27 Florence Road. Leytonstone. London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3047356
1911
1912
marriage
Amy Mills nee Penfold
Source:3047356
3rd February 1912
1912
employment
Paper hanger
Source:3047356
1912
1913
children
Albert Leonard Mills
Source:3047356
9th February 1913
1914
children
William Henry Mills
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11th October 1914
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman
S/18358
Rifle Brigade
39th Battalion
Source:3047356
10th December 1915 - 3rd July 1918
1915
enlistment
Leyton. County of Essex.
United Kingdom
Source:3047356
18th December 1915
1916
location
Unknown
France
away from home address
Source:3047356
1916 - 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound right and left leg and a compound fracture of left femur.
Hospital/Institution
Source:3047356
8th November 1916
1918
discharge
Source:3047356
3rd July 1918
1939
employment
Buildings watchman
Source:3047356
1939
service
British Army
Private
S/18358
Rifle Brigade
Source:3047356
1970
location
10 Lansdowne Road. Leytonstone. London.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:3047356
1970
1970
death
Not War Related
Bronchitis
London
United Kingdom
Source:3047356
14th March 1970
burial
London
United Kingdom
Source:3047356
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Mills |
| Source | 3047356 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Lansdowne Road. Leytonstone. London. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1970 | |
| 16 Brierly Road. Leyton. London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1894 | |
| 27 Florence Road. Leytonstone. London. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 | |
| 48 Barnsbury Road. Islington. London. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1890 | |
| 59 Huntingdon Street. Islington. London. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1892 | |
| Unknown | France | away from home address | 1916 - 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/18358 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | S/18358 | Rifle Brigade | 39th Battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Leonard Mills | son | 9th February 1913 | |
| William Henry Mills | son | 11th October 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Sarah Mills | mother | ||
| Henry Edward Mills | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry William Mills | brother | 1st January 1888 | |
| Lillian Rosetta Sarah Mills | sister | 17th June 1892 | |
| Florence Ethel May Mills | sister | 22nd July 1894 | |
| William Leonard Mills | brother | 26th November 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Mills nee Penfold | wife | 3rd February 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-07-03 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Letter from the Ministry of PensionLetter shows pension awarded to AlbertContributed by:
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Discharge letter from The ArmyDischarge letter stating Albert was no longer fit for war service and shows wounds received in action.Contributed by:
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Discharge letter from The ArmyLetter stating Albert is no longer physically fit on account of wounds received in action.Contributed by:
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Reverse of discharge letter from ArmyShows length of service and characterContributed by:
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National Registration CardAlbert's 1918 National Registration Card after discharge from the Army.Contributed by:
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Postcard from Winchester Rifle Brigade RecordsPostcard informing Albert's wife he is still "seriously ill".Contributed by:
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Postcard from Winchester Rifle Brigade RecordsPostcard to Albert's wife showing he is still "seriously ill".Contributed by:
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Letter from The Rifle Brigade Record OfficeLetter informing Albert's wife that Albert has been seriously wounded and is in 23 General Hospital. Etaples.Contributed by:
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Letter from Quenn Mary's Convalescent HospitalLetter showing Albert has been discharged from the hospital at Roehampton.Contributed by:
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1901 CensusCensus showing Albert with his parents and brother and sistersContributed by:
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1901 CensusCensus showing Albert and his parents and brothers and sisters. Part 2.Contributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Mills | Eileen97427 | |
| Albert and Amy's Wedding | Eileen97427 | |
| Albert and Amy and their 2 sons Albert and William | Eileen97427 | |
| Albert circa 1968 | Eileen97427 | |
| Medals Record | Eileen97427 | |
| Albert in uniform | Eileen97427 | |
| Albert and his wife Amy | Eileen97427 | |
| Albert with fellow soldiers | Eileen97427 | |
| Letter showing arrears of Pension | Eileen97427 | |
| Letter from the Ministry of Pension | Eileen97427 | |
| Discharge letter from The Army | Eileen97427 | |
| Discharge letter from The Army | Eileen97427 | |
| Reverse of discharge letter from Army | Eileen97427 | |
| National Registration Card | Eileen97427 | |
| National Registration Card | Eileen97427 | |
| Postcard from Winchester Rifle Brigade Records | Eileen97427 | |
| Postcard from Winchester Rifle Brigade Records | Eileen97427 | |
| Letter from The Rifle Brigade Record Office | Eileen97427 | |
| Letter from Quenn Mary's Convalescent Hospital | Eileen97427 | |
| Certificate of Marriage | Eileen97427 | |
| 1901 Census | Eileen97427 | |
| 1901 Census | Eileen97427 | |
| Death Certificate | Eileen97427 | |
| Birth Certificate for Albert | Eileen97427 |
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