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We remember Albert William Homer Rea
We remember Albert William Homer Rea
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Benjamin Rea
Source:7613664
1882
1883
sibling
Gertie Rea
Source:5481218
1883
1887
1891
sibling
Winnie Rea
Source:5481218
1891
1898
sibling
Nellie Rea
Source:5481218
1898
1901
location
2 Nelson Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7613664
1901
1905
sibling
Frederick Rea
Source:5481218
1905
1911
employment
Draughtsman
Government Dockyard
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:5481218
1911
1911
location
62 Gladys Avenue, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5481218
1911
1911
location
62 Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, North End, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5481218
1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3670415
11th July 1915
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:5517950
15th November 1916 - 14th November 1919
1919
marriage
Louisa C Roberts
Source:7613666
1919
1919
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:5517950
15th November 1919 - 9th February 1927
1927
service
Indian Army
Captain
IASC
Source:5517950
10th February 1927
1946
service
Indian Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Source:5481254
1946
1946
service
Indian Army
Temporary Brigadier
Source:5481254
1946
1946
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5481254
13th June 1946
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Army Service Corps
Source:3670415
1977
death
Unknown
Cape Town, Western Cape
South Africa
Source:8778539
3rd January 1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert William Homer |
| Initials | AWH |
| Last Name | Rea |
| Source | 3670415 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nelson Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 62 Gladys Avenue, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 | |
| 62 Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, North End, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Army Service Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | Lieutenant Colonel | ||||
| Indian Army | Temporary Brigadier | ||||
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Army Service Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| Indian Army | IASC | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Rea | mother | ||
| Albert William Rea | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertie Rea | sister | 1883 | |
| Winnie Rea | sister | 1891 | |
| Nellie Rea | sister | 1898 | |
| Frederick Rea | brother | 1905 | |
| Benjamin Rea | brother | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa C Roberts | wife | 1919 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Vanessa1594 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Vanessa1594 | |
| The London Gazette | Vanessa1594 | |
| South Africa Estates Death Index for Albert William Homer Reas | Vanessa1594 |
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