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We remember Alfred Blackwell
We remember Alfred Blackwell
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Frederick Blackwell
Source:8533178
1885
1888
sibling
Lily Blackwell
Source:8533178
1888
1889
sibling
Sarah Blackwell
Source:8533178
1889
1892
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7291887
1892
1894
sibling
Florrie Blackwell
Source:8533178
1894
1899
sibling
Harry Blackwell
Source:8533179
1899
1901
location
York Place, Hay Mill, Yardley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8533178
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Cycle Worker Turner
Source:8533179
2nd April 1911
1911
location
83 Speedwell Road, Hay Mills, Yardley, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8533179
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
893
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2nd Battalion.
Source:371798
5th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:371798
5th January 1915
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7291887
Source:8533174
6th May 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7291887
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Blackwell |
| Source | 371798 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Speedwell Road, Hay Mills, Yardley, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| York Place, Hay Mill, Yardley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 893 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredrick Blackwell | father | ||
| Harriett Blackwell | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Blackwell | brother | 1885 | |
| Lily Blackwell | sister | 1888 | |
| Sarah Blackwell | sister | 1889 | |
| Florrie Blackwell | sister | 1894 | |
| Harry Blackwell | brother | 1899 |
Media
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WW1 memorialWW1 memorial in St Edburgha’s Church Yardley Birmingham This soldier’s name is on the memorial. Photograph taken in 2014 © Sharon Stokes
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St Edburgha's Church Yardley MemorialMore about St Edburgha's Church Yardley 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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 |
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