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We remember Alfred Edward Bland
We remember Alfred Edward Bland
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
James L Bland
Source:8615030
1877
1881
1881
sibling
Joseph P Bland
Source:8615030
1881
1881
location
7 Coventry Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8615049
1881
1883
sibling
Robert A Bland
Source:8615030
1883
1886
sibling
Wilfred Bland
Source:8615030
1886
1888
sibling
Evelyn R Bland
Source:8615030
1888
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:8615030
1891
1891
location
Leswell Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8615030
1891
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:8615017
1901
1901
education
Queen's College, University of Oxford
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:8615017
1901
1901
location
West Park Avenue, St Helier
Jersey
away from home address
Source:8615017
1901
1905
marriage
Violet Amy Ellis
Source:8614994
1905
1909
children
Christopher Bland
Source:8614956
1909
1911
children
Lawrence Millward Bland
Source:8614956
1911
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:8614956
1911
1911
employment
Clerk
Source:8614956
1911
1911
location
Camelot Spring Lane Portland R South Norwood
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8614956
1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:380486
11th November 1915
education
Christ's Hospital
Source:8614906
service
British Army
Captain
Manchester Regiment
22 Battalion
Source:8614904
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7309159
Source:8614904
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
IX. B. 6.
Source:7309159
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Bland |
| Source | 380486 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Coventry Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1881 | |
| Camelot Spring Lane Portland R South Norwood | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Leswell Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| West Park Avenue, St Helier | Jersey | away from home address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 22 Battalion | Captain |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Bland | son | 1909 | |
| Lawrence Millward Bland | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Bland | father | ||
| Alice M Bland | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James L Bland | brother | 1877 | |
| Joseph P Bland | brother | 1881 | |
| Robert A Bland | brother | 1883 | |
| Wilfred Bland | brother | 1886 | |
| Evelyn R Bland | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Amy Ellis | wife | 1905 |
Media
Media
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PRO War MemorialIn what is now the Maughan Library in Kings College London. Features Bland.Contributed by:
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Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, MametzFinal resting place of Alfred Edward Bland of the 22nd Battalion Manchester Regiment. Grave Ref. 1X.B,6.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Christ's Hospital (Bluecoat School) - Roll of HonourMore about Christ's Hospital (Bluecoat School) - Roll of Honour
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Officers and Men of the 7th Manchester Pals who Died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 7th Manchester Pals who Died 1/7/1916
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The Manchester Regiment 22nd (Service Battalion 7th Manchester Pals)More about The Manchester Regiment 22nd (Service Battalion 7th Manchester Pals)
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 | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| PRO War memorial | Edward43379 | |
| Service record | Edward43379 | |
| Papers in IWM Collections | Charlotte33 | |
| The Imperial War Museum Book of the Somme by Malcolm Brown | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Alfred Edward ( Bill ) Bland | Tim50057 | |
| PRO War Memorial | Edward43379 | |
| Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz | Desmond1478 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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