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We remember Albert Reginald Oldfield
We remember Albert Reginald Oldfield
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Florence Mary Oldfield
Source:7902734
20th June 1885
1891
1901
location
Abbey House, 261 Buxton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7902734
30th March 1901
1911
employment
Clerk to Town Clerk
Macclesfield Town Council
Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7902737
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Abbey House, 261 Buxton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7902737
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Gertrude Gordon
Source:7902733
30th December 1915 - 7th April 1945
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7902752
2nd December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Captain
Manchester Regiment
2nd
Source:7902752
2nd December 1918
1919
children
Mary Josephine Oldfield
Source:7902737
1919
1919
location
105 Oxford Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7902740
15th August 1919
1920
children
Frederick Gordon Oldfield
Source:7902737
10th December 1920
1923
children
Katherine Mary Oldfield
Source:7902737
24th December 1923
1926
children
Claud Anthony Oldfield
Source:7902737
12th December 1926
1945
location
Windsor House, 44 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7902733
7th April 1945
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
Source:3325143
1945
death
Unknown
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7902733
7th April 1945
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Reginald |
| Initials | AR |
| Last Name | Oldfield |
| Source | 3325143 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Oxford Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th August 1919 | |
| Abbey House, 261 Buxton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th March 1901 | |
| Abbey House, 261 Buxton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Windsor House, 44 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th April 1945 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 2nd | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Josephine Oldfield | daughter | 1919 | |
| Frederick Gordon Oldfield | son | 10th December 1920 | |
| Katherine Mary Oldfield | daughter | 24th December 1923 | |
| Claud Anthony Oldfield | son | 12th December 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Henrietta Smith | mother | ||
| Frederick Ralph Oldfield | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Mary Oldfield | sister | 20th June 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Gordon | wife | 30th December 1915 |
Media
Media
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1901 census for Albert Reginald Oldfield1901 census for Macclesfield, showing Albert's familyContributed by:
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1911 census for Albert Reginald OldfieldThe 1911 census entry for Macclesfield and Albert's familyContributed by:
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1919 Edinburgh Gazette entry for MCAR Oldfield's entry in the Edinburgh Gazette showing his MC award.Contributed by:
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Manchester Regiment cap badgeWikipedia image of Manchester Regiment FWW cap badge
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Ian57912
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 Probate for Albert Reginald Oldfield | Ian57912 | |
| 1901 census for Albert Reginald Oldfield | Ian57912 | |
| 1911 census for Albert Reginald Oldfield | Ian57912 | |
| FWW Medal card for Capt. Albert Reginald Oldfield | Ian57912 | |
| GRO Birth entry for A R Oldfield | Ian57912 | |
| 1919 Edinburgh Gazette entry for MC | Ian57912 | |
| Manchester Regiment cap badge | Ian57912 |
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