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We remember Albert Ferdinand Seth
We remember Albert Ferdinand Seth
Timeline
Timeline
1914
events
First Joined for Duty
Singapore
The norm was to sign-up in Singapore in order to have his passage paid from Singapore to the UK.
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1914
1915
dates
Age 30
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6th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Armoury House Finsbury
United Kingdom
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6th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
713
Honourable Artillery Company
19th Brigade
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6th January 1915 - 14th September 1917
1915
location
56 Aberdeen Road Highbury
United Kingdom
their own address
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6th January 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
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8th April 1915 - 19th March 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Neuritis
Hospital/Institution
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27th February 1916 - 29th February 1916
1917
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
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20th March 1917 - 4th June 1919
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
624163
Honourable Artillery Company
19th Brigade "A" Battery
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14th September 1917 - 18th July 1919
1919
location
Care of Mrs A L Seth 9 Madeville Place, Manchester Square, London
United Kingdom
their own address
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29th May 1919
1920
discharge
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1st July 1920
sibling
Arthur Leopold Seth
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sibling
Beatrice Seth
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location
Care of Sisson Delay Solicitors
Singapore
parents address
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location
Kenville, Hullet Road
Singapore
parents address
Source:8996386
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Ferdinand |
| Initials | AF |
| Last Name | Seth |
| Source | 8996386 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Aberdeen Road Highbury | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th January 1915 | |
| Care of Mrs A L Seth 9 Madeville Place, Manchester Square, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th May 1919 | |
| Care of Sisson Delay Solicitors | Singapore | parents address | ||
| Kenville, Hullet Road | Singapore | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 624163 | Honourable Artillery Company | 19th Brigade "A" Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 713 | Honourable Artillery Company | 19th Brigade | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emile Louis Seth | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Leopold Seth | brother | ||
| Beatrice Seth | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-06 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Eurasians - Straits Settlements and Malay StatesMore about Eurasians - Straits Settlements and Malay States
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Singapore and Straits Settlements Volunteers and Seconded Soldiers and OfficersMore about Singapore and Straits Settlements Volunteers and Seconded Soldiers and Officers
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| HAC regimental number register 1914-1919 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| HAC vellum membership books 1908-1922 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| HAC printed membership lists for 1915 and 1919 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| HAC World War One record cards 1914-1919 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rosemary251 |
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