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We remember Albert Edward Rackstraw

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1883
birth Saunderton, Buckinghamshire United Kingdom Source:5522185 10th January 1883
1884
sibling Thomas William Rackstraw Source:6161739 5th September 1884
1886
sibling Charles Henry Rackstraw Source:6161722 1st September 1886
1901
dates Age 18 Source:6153926 27th April 1901
1901
enlistment Portsmouth United Kingdom Source:6153926 27th April 1901
1912
dates Age 29 Source:6160750 25th March 1912
1912
marriage Minnie Holland Source:6161784 25th March 1912
1913
dates Age 30 Source:5523222 1913
1913
children Kathleen May Rackstraw Source:6160752 24th April 1913
1916
children John Stephen Rackstraw Source:6162780 14th August 1916
1918
discharge Source:6161777 17th December 1918
1918
service British Army Acting C.Q.M.S. 6817 3rd Battn. Oxf. & Bucks. Lt. Infy. Source:6161777 17th December 1918
service British Army Acting Company Quartermaster Serjeant 6817 Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Source:3637192
service British Army Serjeant 6817 Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Source:3637192
1954
death Died of wounds Shrapnel in head and lungs; gassed by his own side. Kidlington, Oxfordshire United Kingdom Source:6152230 9th February 1954
burial St. Mary The Virgin Cemetery Non-War Cemetery Kidlington, Oxfordshire United Kingdom Source:6162408

Details

Details

Names
TypeName
First Names Albert Edward
Initials AE
Last Name Rackstraw
Source 5522185
Gender
GenderSource
Male
Contribution

Military Service

Military Service
ServiceNumberUnitSectionRankSource
British Army 6817 Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Acting Company Quartermaster Serjeant
British Army 6817 Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Serjeant
British Army 6817 3rd Battn. Oxf. & Bucks. Lt. Infy. Acting C.Q.M.S.
Awards
AwardTypeSource
1914/15 Star First World War Campaign/Service Medal
British War Medal First World War Campaign/Service Medal
Victory Medal First World War Campaign/Service Medal
Family
Children
NameRelationshipDatesSource
Kathleen May Rackstraw daughter 24th April 1913
John Stephen Rackstraw son 14th August 1916
Parents
NameRelationshipDatesSource
Sarah Smith mother
Amos Rackstraw father
Siblings
NameRelationshipDatesSource
Charles Henry Rackstraw brother 1st September 1886
Thomas William Rackstraw brother 5th September 1884
Spouse
NameRelationshipDatesSource
Minnie Holland wife 25th March 1912
Physical
ComplexionEyesHairSource
Fresh Hazel Light brown
DateHeightSource
1918-12-17 5'4"

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  • Birth certificate for Albert Edward Rackstraw
    Albert Edward Rackstraw was born on 10 January 1883 in Union House, Saunderton, Bucks. His parents were Amos Rackstraw and Sarah Rackstraw, formerly Smith.

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    Patricia2752

  • Albert Edward Rackstraw
    Cropped photo of Albert Edward Rackstraw from late 1913 or early 1914.

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    Patricia2752

  • Albert E. Rackstraw medal file from WWI and prior

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    Patricia2752

  • Death certificate for Albert Edward Rackstraw

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    Patricia2752

  • Workhouse baptisms - Charles Henry Rackstraw
    Page 16 of Wycombe Union Workhouse Baptisms 1853 - 1900 listing baptism of Charles Henry Rackstraw, brother of Albert Edward Rackstraw.

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    Patricia2752

  • P. 15, Workhouse Baptisms, Albert Edward Rackstraw
    The workhouse baptism of Albert Edward Rackstraw

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    Patricia2752

  • My Granddad & foster brother Herbert (Bert) Winne
    My grandfather signed up with the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Portsmouth on 27 April 1901, when he was 18 years old.

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    Patricia2752

  • Soldiers Institute, Longmore Camp 1904
    Granddad earned his MOUNTED INFANTRY CERTIFICATE at Longmore Camp from 1 Oct to 31 Dec 1904

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    Patricia2752

  • Mounted Infantry Certificate, Bugler A. Rackstraw
    From 10 Jan 1904 to 31 Dec 1904 Bugler A. Rackstraw earned a Mounted Infantry Certificate at Longmoor Camp near the village of Greatham, Hampshire with a "Good" qualification.

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    Patricia2752

  • My granddad enlisted in Portsmouth on 27 Apr 1901
    On 27 Apr 1901 my grandfather enlisted in the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Portsmouth.

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  • In Sullington Camp, 1905
    At the Territorial Army camp in Sullington, near Storrington, for summer camp.

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  • Postcard from Tidworth Camp in Andover
    My grandfather, who sent this postcard to Minnie Holland on 10 March 1906, is 4th from the left in the photograph.

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    Patricia2752

  • Postcard sent from Tidworth Park on 25 May 1906.
    According to my grandfather, his friend Eddie is in this photo. I think I see his foster brother, Herbert Winne; maybe it is Eddie or both of them.

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    Patricia2752

  • Albert Edward Rackstraw and Herbert Winne
    Oxfordshire Light Infantry photograph of Albert Edward Rackstraw and Herbert Winne.

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  • 52nd Lt. Inty. entering Tidworth Park 23 June 1907
    52nd Light Infantry entering Tidworth Park on 23 June 1907.

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  • 52nd Lt. Inty. entering Tidworth Park, 23 Jun 1907
    52nd Light Infantry entering Tidworth Park on June 23rd, 1907.

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    Patricia2752

  • Granddad was a boxer at Tidworth Camp
    Granddad (on left) boxing at Tidworth Camp

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  • Lance Corporal Becket vs. Lance Corporal Rackstraw
    This is my grandfather, Lance Corporal Albert E. Rackstraw boxing Lance Corporal Becket.

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  • Candahar Barracks, Tidworth - 21 January 1907
    Postcard sent to Minnie Holland from Bulford, Salisbury, telling her that, "Albert is getting on well, and is looking better than he was, Yours Truly, GSC".

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    Patricia2752

  • Granddad standing at right of red cross memorial.
    Albert Edward Rackstraw standing at right of memorial pictured on postcard send by his foster brother Herbert Winne on 14 November 1911 from Camp Aldershot. My grandfather's address was Hants Rest., Badajos Bks., Aldershot, Hants.

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  • Marriage of A. E. Rackstraw & Minnie Holland
    Gov't certificate for marriage of Albert Edward Rackstraw & Minnie Holland on 25 March 1912 at parish church of Shirburn, Oxfordshire after Banns by John W. B. Bell, Vicar of Pyrton. Witnesses were Agnes Holland and John Holland, Minnie's sister and brother. Albert's profession was a Lance Corporal with the Oxford Light Infantry. They were married by the Church of England. Albert lists his father as Albert Edward Rackstraw (deceased), which is incorrect, but he didn't have the correct information until he requested his birth certificate when he retired.

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    Patricia2752

  • Albert & Minnie Rackstraw w/daughter Kathleen May
    My mother Kathleen May Rackstraw was born on 24 April 2013.

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    Patricia2752

  • Oxfordshire Light Infantry Buglers 2nd Battn
    Albert Edward Rackstraw is sitting at the right of the officer. After retirement he played his bugle at Remembrance Day ceremonies.

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  • A Christmas card from the Battle Front
    "A Christmas Greeting and all Good Wishes" From One of the Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry. "A Christmas Wish. May no Shadow of the Past Dim one future Joy, But leave the Years of Peace to come Free from all alloy." From Albert

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  • "A Christmas Wish" from Albert
    Inside of Christmas card from the Battle Front.

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  • The Allies Pocket Case
    Albert Edward Rackstraw saved his Allies Pocket Case

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    Patricia2752

  • Birth certificate of Charles Henry Rackstraw
    Charles Henry Rackstraw, son of Amos & Sara (Smith) Rackstraw and brother of Albert Edward Rackstraw, was born on the 1st of September 1886 at the Union Workhouse in Saunderton, Bucks.

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    Patricia2752

  • Birth certificate of Thomas William Rackstraw.
    Thomas William Rackstraw, son of Amos and Sarah (Smith) Rackstraw and brother of Albert Edward Rackstraw, was born on the 5th of September 1884 at The Marsh in Wycombe, Bucks.

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  • Discharge, Acting C.Q.M.S. Albert Rackstraw #6817
    Acting C.Q.M.S. Albert Rackstraw was discharged on 17th December 1918 in consequence of "being no longer physically fit for War Service Para 392 (XV1) Kings Regulations after serving Eighteen years 231 days with the Colours."

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    Patricia2752

  • Minnie Holland's date of birth.
    Dates of non-conformist births and baptisms of the children of Joseph Holland and Fannie Holland, nee Herbert.

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    Patricia2752

  • Regimental obituary for C.Q.M.S. Albert Rackstraw
    Official Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry regimental obituary for C.Q.M.S. Albert Edward Rackstraw.

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    Patricia2752

  • In memory of Albert Edward & Minnie Rackstraw
    This memorial stone in the cemetery adjoining St. Mary the Virgin Church of England was recently added by descendants of Albert and Minnie Rackstraw, which explains its newness. This was the church Albert attended whenever he was able and Minnie moved into the adjoining Alms Houses after his death. She was a parishioner at the Kidlington Methodist chapel on the Oxford to Banbury Road. In death they are united.

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    Patricia2752

  • Brig training 1918
    My grandfather in Brig training in 1918; close-up to follow.

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  • Close-up of Albert Rackstraw in Brig training 1918
    Cropped photograph showing close-up of my grandfather Albert Rackstraw at Brig training in 1918.

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  • John Stephen, son of Albert & Minnie Rackstraw.
    John Stephen Rackstraw, son of Albert Edward Rackstraw and Minnie Rackstraw, nee Holland, born 14 August 1916

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    Patricia2752

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Birth certificate for Albert Edward Rackstraw Patricia2752
Albert Edward Rackstraw Patricia2752
Albert E. Rackstraw medal file from WWI and prior Patricia2752
Death certificate for Albert Edward Rackstraw Patricia2752
Workhouse baptisms - Charles Henry Rackstraw Patricia2752
P. 15, Workhouse Baptisms, Albert Edward Rackstraw Patricia2752
My Granddad & foster brother Herbert (Bert) Winne Patricia2752
Soldiers Institute, Longmore Camp 1904 Patricia2752
Mounted Infantry Certificate, Bugler A. Rackstraw Patricia2752
My granddad enlisted in Portsmouth on 27 Apr 1901 Patricia2752
In Sullington Camp, 1905 Patricia2752
Postcard from Tidworth Camp in Andover Patricia2752
Postcard sent from Tidworth Park on 25 May 1906. Patricia2752
Albert Edward Rackstraw and Herbert Winne Patricia2752
52nd Lt. Inty. entering Tidworth Park 23 June 1907 Patricia2752
52nd Lt. Inty. entering Tidworth Park, 23 Jun 1907 Patricia2752
Granddad was a boxer at Tidworth Camp Patricia2752
Lance Corporal Becket vs. Lance Corporal Rackstraw Patricia2752
Candahar Barracks, Tidworth - 21 January 1907 Patricia2752
Granddad standing at right of red cross memorial. Patricia2752
Marriage of A. E. Rackstraw & Minnie Holland Patricia2752
Albert & Minnie Rackstraw w/daughter Kathleen May Patricia2752
Oxfordshire Light Infantry Buglers 2nd Battn Patricia2752
A Christmas card from the Battle Front Patricia2752
"A Christmas Wish" from Albert Patricia2752
The Allies Pocket Case Patricia2752
Birth certificate of Charles Henry Rackstraw Patricia2752
Birth certificate of Thomas William Rackstraw. Patricia2752
Discharge, Acting C.Q.M.S. Albert Rackstraw #6817 Patricia2752
Minnie Holland's date of birth. Patricia2752
Regimental obituary for C.Q.M.S. Albert Rackstraw Patricia2752
In memory of Albert Edward & Minnie Rackstraw Patricia2752
Brig training 1918 Patricia2752
Close-up of Albert Rackstraw in Brig training 1918 Patricia2752
John Stephen, son of Albert & Minnie Rackstraw. Patricia2752

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