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We remember Albert Alton
We remember Albert Alton
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1914
1916
1916
1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Alton |
| Source | 38851 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Hilton Street, Higher Broughton | United Kingdom | |||
| Hamilton Road, Higher Broughton | United Kingdom |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8361 | Manchester Regiment | 17th battalion manchest Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Alton | father |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'6" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| DCM details | Maria72935 |
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