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We remember Albert Bierton
We remember Albert Bierton
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Rosa Elsie Bierton
Source:9050027
1890
1892
1895
sibling
Ethel Bierton
Source:9049891
1895
1896
sibling
Violet May Bierton
Source:9049927
1st November 1896
1897
education
From an Infant to Standard 5 aged 12½, leaving with a Certificate of Proficiency.
Little Gaddesden School
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9359020
10th November 1897
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9049891
31st March 1901
1901
location
34 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9049891
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
George Bierton
Source:9049933
15th April 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9049892
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Domestic Gardener
Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
Source:9049892
2nd April 1911
1911
location
34 Little Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9049892
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 23
Source:9049909
12th January 1916
1916
employment
Gardener
Stanmore
United Kingdom
Source:9049909
12th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Edgeware
United Kingdom
Source:9049909
12th January 1916
1916
location
c/o Mr Bevan, High Street Stanmore
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9049909
12th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
F/3278
Middlesex Regiment
27th Battalion
Source:9049909
14th February 1916 - 20th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
F/3278
Middlesex Regiment
23rd Battalion
Source:9049909
21st March 1916 - 30th June 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9049909
2nd May 1916 - 30th June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action in the Field.
Bullet wound face and shoulder.
Gunshot wound multiple ... (record becomes illegible)
Also recorded Gunshot wound Bk. upper clavicular? region.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9049909
24th June 1916 - 30th June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wounds, left shoulder & back & left side of face. (Same injury as above treated further in UK).
Hospital/Institution
Source:9049909
13th July 1916 - 13th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
F/3278
Middlesex Regiment
S
Source:9049909
22nd February 1917 - 13th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
F/3278
Middlesex Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:9049909
14th June 1917 - 6th July 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9049909
14th June 1917 - 23rd October 1918
1917
service
British Army
Private
F/3278
Middlesex Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9049909
7th July 1917 - 15th October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action. Gunshot wound right leg & thigh.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9049909
18th April 1918 - 8th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
F/3278
Middlesex Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9049909
16th October 1918 - 23rd October 1918
1918
dates
Age 26
Source:7171804
23rd October 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7171804
Source:9049864
23rd October 1918
burial
Nord
The Burial Return gives Map reference 57B. K18. a. 6. 7
This was marked by a temporary cross.
France
1.1.10
Source:9049864
Source:7171804
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Bierton |
| Source | 337143 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 34 Little Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| c/o Mr Bevan, High Street Stanmore | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 12th January 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | F/3278 | Middlesex Regiment | 27th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | F/3278 | Middlesex Regiment | 23rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | F/3278 | Middlesex Regiment | S | Private | |
| British Army | F/3278 | Middlesex Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | F/3278 | Middlesex Regiment | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | F/3278 | Middlesex Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Bierton | mother | ||
| Eli Bierton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Elsie Bierton | sister | 1890 | |
| Ethel Bierton | sister | 1895 | |
| Violet May Bierton | sister | 1st November 1896 | |
| George Bierton | brother | 15th April 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-12 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialThe large right hand panel bears the names of the 23 men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who gave their lives for their country during the First World War. Albert’s entry reads: "Albert Bierton. Middlesex". The memorial was dedicated in 1921 and is located close to the northern end of the village green.
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Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panelThis panel lists the men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who died during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War MemorialThe wooden memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden lists the men who died during the First World War on the larger, upper panel.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detailDetail of the upper panel of the war memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden, on which those who died in the First World War are listed.Contributed by:
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”.Contributed by:
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Albert's parents' headstoneThe headstone for Albert's parents Matilda and Eli Bierton in Little Gaddesden churchyard on which he is also commemorated. The names of Violet May Chapman, his sister, and her husband Bert Chapman have been added.Contributed by:
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Albert Bierton CWGC Headstone1990 photograph of the CWGC headstone of F3278 Lance Corporal/ A Bierton/ Middlesex Regiment/ 23rd October 1918 age 26 at Crossroads Cemetery, Fontaine-au-Bois, France, Plot 1, Row I, Grave 10.
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Middlesex Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeMiddlesex Regiment First World War Cap Badge, included here as this was the regiment in which Albert Bierton served.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialPhoto showing the Little Gaddesden War Memorial shortly after its dedication, which took place in 1921. “Albert Bierton Middlesex” is named on the right hand panel. The two boy scouts are, on the right, Pelham Oakins, son of Samuel Oakins who is named among the fallen and, on the left, Pelham's cousin John Oakins, son of Samuel's brother Stephen.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialMore about Little Gaddesden War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Casualty Record Image | Jane31029 | |
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Card Image | Jane31029 | |
| UK, Soldiers died in the Great War Albert Bierton | Jane31029 | |
| British Army Service Record for Albert Bierton | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Baptism Register Sister Violet May | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Baptism Register Brother George | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Books 1887 – 1906 | Jane31029 | |
| Google Maps: location where originally buried, as shown on CWGC Concentration Record | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panel | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detail | Jane31029 | |
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Albert's parents' headstone | Jane31029 | |
| Albert Bierton CWGC Headstone | Jane31029 | |
| Middlesex Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 |
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