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We remember Albert Edward Bolsworth
We remember Albert Edward Bolsworth
Timeline
Timeline
1897
sibling
Alice Bolsworth
Source:7619868
1897
1898
1901
sibling
Marie E Bolsworth
Source:7619868
1901
1901
location
Fairfield Road, Latchford Without, Warrington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7619865
1901
1904
sibling
Elsie Bolsworth
Source:7619868
1904
1906
sibling
Annie Bolsworth
Source:7619868
1906
1910
sibling
May Bolsworth
Source:7619868
May 1910
1911
location
91 Manchester Road, Warrington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7619868
1911
1916
employment
Analytical Chemist
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:7612018
1916 - 1930
1916
enlistment
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:7607252
11th May 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7608872
1917 - 1919
1918
service
British Army
2/Cpl
334935
Royal Engineers
1st Base Park Company
Source:7610686
8th March 1918 - 28th November 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7607272
28th November 1919
1927
dates
Age 28
Source:7612018
10th September 1927
1927
marriage
Enid Leyland Gerrard
Source:7612018
10th September 1927
1927
location
21 King Edward Street Warrington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7612028
10th September 1927
1927
location
8 Kingsway North Warrington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7624996
September 1927 - 1936
1930
employment
Assistant Departmental Manager
Soap Works
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:7622615
1930 - 1945
1930
employment
Assistan Departmental Manager
Soap Works
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:7622616
1930 - 1945
1931
children
Raymond Gerrard Bolsworth
Source:7622615
4th March 1931
1936
location
15 Broomfields Road Appleton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7622616
1936 - 1986
1942
children
Patricia Mary Bolsworth
Source:7622616
19th May 1942
1966
employment
Combustion Engineer (Retired)
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:7622636
3rd September 1966
service
British Army
Pioneer
334935
Royal Engineers
Source:400717
1986
death
Not War Related
Warrington
United Kingdom
Source:7623378
1986
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Broomfields Road Appleton | United Kingdom | their own address | 1936 - 1986 | |
| 21 King Edward Street Warrington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th September 1927 | |
| 8 Kingsway North Warrington | United Kingdom | their own address | September 1927 - 1936 | |
| 91 Manchester Road, Warrington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Fairfield Road, Latchford Without, Warrington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 334935 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | 334935 | Royal Engineers | 1st Base Park Company | 2/Cpl |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Gerrard Bolsworth | son | 4th March 1931 | |
| Patricia Mary Bolsworth | daughter | 19th May 1942 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Bolsworth | father | ||
| Alice Bolsworth nee Adlard | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Bolsworth | sister | 1897 | |
| Marie E Bolsworth | sister | 1901 | |
| Elsie Bolsworth | sister | 1904 | |
| Annie Bolsworth | sister | 1906 | |
| May Bolsworth | sister | May 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enid Leyland Gerrard | wife | 10th September 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-09 | 5'8" |
Media
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Army Form W3191This shows the date of his Attestation and transfer to the Army Reserve. His address at the time is shown and it is stamped at Warrington Recruiting OfficeContributed by:
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Certificate of Transfer to Reserve - DemobilzationThis shows his full name and army number with the dates of attestation (11.05.1916) and call-up (08.03.1918) together with his Unit and Regiment (1st Base Park Company R.E) and rank of 2/CplContributed by:
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Soldier's Demobilization Account - Army Form W5065Shows name, number, rank and Regiment (RE) with the balance of earnings due, stoppages and payments. A total of £15,19 shillings and one penny and explanation of how it will be paid.Contributed by:
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Protection Certificate and Certificate of IdentityA faded Army form Z11 showing name and home address issued to soldiers not remaining with the colours. Issued on 1st November 1919 at Prees Heath.It was needed when cashing postal drafts and army money orders for weekly pay whilst on furlough and shows 3 such dates at Warrington Post Office branches.Contributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Concert by "J" Special Company REProgramme of a concert given in France typed on very thin paper which has been with Albert's war time memorabilia since his return from FranceContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Albert with his army friend Horace R Warring (qv)Although undated and in civilian clothes it is known they served together in the RE in WWIContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Albert in uniform circa 1918Portrait of Albert showing the RE insignia and 2/Cpl stripe
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Patricia51717 -
Certificate of marriage to Enid Leyland GerrardCertified copy of an Entry of Marriage Pursuant to the Marriage Acts 1836 to 1898 , Registration District of Warrington, on 10th September 1927Contributed by:
Patricia51717 -
The second half of the certificate of marriage.The other half of the marriage certificate which is too large to fit the scannerContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Albert on his retirement - 1963Taken for the Unilever company magazine on his retirement as Manager of Joseph Crosfield & Sons' Fuel and Steam Department in 1963Contributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Birth certificate of son, Raymond Gerrard BolswortBirth Certificate of son, Raymond Gerrard BolsworthContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Birth certificate of daughterBirth certificate of daughter Patricia Mary BolsworthContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Half of marriage certificate of his daughterMarriage certificate of daughter Patricia Mary to John Jeremy Buchanan. It is too large to fit the scanner and the second half shows his occupationContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Second half of his daughter's marriage certificateThis shows his occupation as Retired Combustion EngineerContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
British Legion membership cardStockton Heath British Legion Club membership card certifying that A E Bolsworth Esq. has been elected a Life Member of the above clubContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Grant of ProbateHigh Court of Justice District Probate Registry at Liverpool. Shows names and date of death (28th January 1986) andContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
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Albert's parents, Albert and Alice Bolsworth2 photographs of Albert's parents, the one on the right was taken at 15 Broomfields Road sometime in the 1950sContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Transcription of the letter to Albert from CelineAs the original letter is quite fragile with age and has had to be scanned in three parts as it is folded this is the content although there are a few words which are illegibleContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Page one of letter to Albert from a Fench friendHandwritten letter from Celine to Albert when he was in Calais. It is not known exactly where they met and if Navrans was her home town or village. The only Navrans I can find is near le Mans and this is some distance from the area where he was based.Contributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Diagram showing disposition of RE Technical Units1st Base Park Company is shown as being at Les Attaques from June 1915 to after the end of the warContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Letter to Albert from CelineFirst page of a 4 page letter from a young ;ady he met in FranceContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Page four of Celine's letterThe last page. Celine makes reference to her family so he must have met them as wellContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Index od War Diaries 1914-18A list which I obtained when trying to trace my father's wartime service record and which shows that the records of No 1 Base Park Company RE are untraceable.Contributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Extract from an official documentThis shows that 1st Base Park Company was based at Les Attaques, a small town between Calais and St OmerContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Map of RE Depot AreaSchematic map of the area of Les Attaques including the RE Depot, canal, railway and roadsContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Birth certificate of son RaymondThis shows Albert's address at the time of his son's birthContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Les Attaques church and Calais to St OmerDigitally restored images of old faded photographsContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Church at Les Attaques and Calais - St Omer canalOld faded photographs taken 1918-19 and digitally restoredContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Albert and friends in FranceGroup of three at Helfaut - Albert in the centre.Contributed by:
Patricia51717 -
"Waiting for Demobilzation"Group photograph of Albert (standing second from left) and comrades at Helfaut after the ArmisticeContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Group photograph Helfaut 1919Albert (front, centre) and fellow soldiers at Helfaut after the ArmisticeContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Albert sitting on gas projectorsGas projector dump near Calais, probably the storage area at Les Attaques, certainly after the war endedContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Helfaut Cookhouse and Gas shell dump near CalaisGroup of soldiers outside the cookhouse at the Helfaut base - Albert third from left - and an image of the Gas shell dump after the war - probably at Les AttaquesContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
National Registration ID CardDating from WWII period showing name and addressContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Albert and Enid with Raymond3 photos of Albert and Enid with Raymond then aged six and a half months Those in the garden were at 8 Kingsway NorthContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
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Gardening with RaymondCreating the crazy paved area at the new house, 15 Broomfields RoadContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
National Registration CardThe Identity card issued during the WWII periodContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
National Registration card, part 2Card issued during the second world war period showing his number, signature, place and date of issueContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
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Army issue forkA well worn fork stamped with RE and Albert's service number of 334935Contributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Albert and Enid's gravestoneGrave at St Mathew's Church, Stretton, near Warrington, CheshireContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Brtish PassportPassport showing height and colour of eyes with photograph and signature. Issued by the Liverpool Passport Office. The date of issue is on the second page (next image)Contributed by:
Patricia51717 -
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Albert on his retirementExtract from "The Crosfield Chronicle" - company newsletter September 1963Contributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Strawberry pickingAlbert with Enid (wearing hat) and their elder grandson Michael aged 3 and Michael's paternal grandmother Florence Buchanan with baskets of strawberries picked at local fruit farmContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
With Patricia on her wedding dayAlbert with his daughter Patricia Mary entering St Matthew's Church Stretton for her marriage to John Jeremy BuchananContributed by:
Patricia51717 -
Albert and Enid with their grandsonsAlbert and Enid with Michael and Richard - "babysitting" while John and Patricia were out at a formal dinnerContributed by:
Patricia51717
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia51717 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patricia51717 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Patricia51717 | |
| Army Form W3191 | Patricia51717 | |
| Certificate of Transfer to Reserve - Demobilzation | Patricia51717 | |
| Soldier's Demobilization Account - Army Form W5065 | Patricia51717 | |
| Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity | Patricia51717 | |
| Concert by "J" Special Company RE | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert with his army friend Horace R Warring (qv) | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert in uniform circa 1918 | Patricia51717 | |
| Certificate of marriage to Enid Leyland Gerrard | Patricia51717 | |
| The second half of the certificate of marriage. | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert on his retirement - 1963 | Patricia51717 | |
| Birth certificate of son, Raymond Gerrard Bolswort | Patricia51717 | |
| Birth certificate of daughter | Patricia51717 | |
| Half of marriage certificate of his daughter | Patricia51717 | |
| Second half of his daughter's marriage certificate | Patricia51717 | |
| British Legion membership card | Patricia51717 | |
| Grant of Probate | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert and Enid on their wedding day | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert's parents, Albert and Alice Bolsworth | Patricia51717 | |
| Transcription of the letter to Albert from Celine | Patricia51717 | |
| Page one of letter to Albert from a Fench friend | Patricia51717 | |
| Diagram showing disposition of RE Technical Units | Patricia51717 | |
| Letter to Albert from Celine | Patricia51717 | |
| Page four of Celine's letter | Patricia51717 | |
| Index od War Diaries 1914-18 | Patricia51717 | |
| Extract from an official document | Patricia51717 | |
| Map of RE Depot Area | Patricia51717 | |
| Birth certificate of son Raymond | Patricia51717 | |
| Les Attaques church and Calais to St Omer | Patricia51717 | |
| Church at Les Attaques and Calais - St Omer canal | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert and friends in France | Patricia51717 | |
| "Waiting for Demobilzation" | Patricia51717 | |
| Group photograph Helfaut 1919 | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert sitting on gas projectors | Patricia51717 | |
| Helfaut Cookhouse and Gas shell dump near Calais | Patricia51717 | |
| National Registration ID Card | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert and Enid with Raymond | Patricia51717 | |
| Enid with Raymond | Patricia51717 | |
| Gardening with Raymond | Patricia51717 | |
| National Registration Card | Patricia51717 | |
| National Registration card, part 2 | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert's WWI medals | Patricia51717 | |
| Army issue fork | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert and Enid's gravestone | Patricia51717 | |
| Brtish Passport | Patricia51717 | |
| British Passport | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert on his retirement | Patricia51717 | |
| Strawberry picking | Patricia51717 | |
| With Patricia on her wedding day | Patricia51717 | |
| Albert and Enid with their grandsons | Patricia51717 |
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