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We remember Albert Norris
We remember Albert Norris
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:8711969
5th April 1891
1891
location
Kimpton Green, Kimpton, Herts
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8711969
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Norris Percy Edwin
Source:8711017
1892
1894
sibling
George Norris
Source:8711017
1894
1899
sibling
William John Norris
Source:8711017
1899
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:8711017
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Stockman on Farm
United Kingdom
Source:8711017
31st March 1901
1901
location
High Street, Kimpton, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8711017
31st March 1901
1904
enlistment
Luton, Beds
United Kingdom
Source:8711022
4th January 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7904
Bedfordshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8711022
4th January 1904 - 7th November 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
7904
Bedfordshire Regiment
1st Battalion in India
Source:8711022
8th November 1905 - 6th February 1907
1907
service
British Army
Private
7904
Bedfordshire Regiment
Reserve
Source:8711022
7th February 1907 - 4th August 1914
1909
marriage
Alice Payne
Source:8711022
25th December 1909
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:8711019
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Porter
Great Northern Railway
United Kingdom
Source:8711019
2nd April 1911
1911
location
21 Hainworth Cragg Road, nr Keighley, Yorks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8711019
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Frederick George Norris
Source:8711022
22nd June 1912
1913
children
Walter John Norris
Source:8711022
15th August 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
7904
Bedfordshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8711022
5th August 1914 - 3rd March 1916
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8711022
14th August 1914 - 18th January 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Bronchitis and Frostbite
Hospital/Institution
Source:8711022
3rd January 1915 - 18th January 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Rheumatism and Frostbite
Hospital/Institution
Source:8711022
19th January 1915 - 3rd March 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8711022
3rd March 1916
1916
location
7/8 Copthall, Luton, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8711022
3rd March 1916
1957
death
Not War Related
Luton, Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8711027
1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Norris |
| Source | 3281145 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Hainworth Cragg Road, nr Keighley, Yorks | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 7/8 Copthall, Luton, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd March 1916 | |
| High Street, Kimpton, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Kimpton Green, Kimpton, Herts | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7904 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion in India | Private | |
| British Army | 7904 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 7904 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7904 | Bedfordshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick George Norris | son | 22nd June 1912 | |
| Walter John Norris | son | 15th August 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Norris | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Percy Edwin | step-brother | 1892 | |
| George Norris | step-brother | 1894 | |
| William John Norris | step-brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Payne | wife | 25th December 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-01-05 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-01-04 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Christmas Parcels for Kimpton men at the Front1914 local press cutting from the Scrapbook of Alf Bigg of Kimpton, ref. 006493. Pte Albert Norris is one of the soldiers mentioned
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Communities
Communities
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Kimpton Hertfordshire, Servicemen who survivedMore about Kimpton Hertfordshire, Servicemen who survived
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John1797 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John1797 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John1797 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John1797 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John1797 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | John1797 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John1797 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Parcels for Kimpton men at the Front | John1797 |
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