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We remember Albert Henderson Sheward
We remember Albert Henderson Sheward
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1897
location
46 Peckham Grove, Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5505027
9th March 1897
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:5493263
6th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Clapham Junction, London SW
United Kingdom
Source:5493263
6th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
3826
The London Regiment
3/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
6th May 1915
1915
location
20 Wilton Road, Colliers Wood, Merton, London SW
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5493263
6th May 1915 - 27th February 1919
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
3826
The London Regiment
3/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
19th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal (Acting)
3826
The London Regiment
3/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
26th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant (Acting)
3826
The London Regiment
3/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
3rd July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
3826
The London Regiment
3/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
13th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
3826
The London Regiment
3/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
1st December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
3826
The London Regiment
2/21st Battalion
Source:5493263
24th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
3826
The London Regiment
1/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
13th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
3826
The London Regiment
1/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
13th August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5493263
13th August 1916 - 3rd October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
3826
The London Regiment
1/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
20th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
GSW - R. Upper Arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:5493263
2nd October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
3826
The London Regiment
T.F. Dep, 1/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
4th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
3826
The London Regiment
Com. Depot Seaford, 1/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
16th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
3826
The London Regiment
21st Battalion Reserve
Source:5493263
6th December 1916
1917
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:5493263
24th January 1917 - 16th June 1917
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:5493263
17th June 1917 - 14th May 1918
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
3826
The London Regiment
21st Battalion Reserve
Source:5493263
8th July 1917
1918
hospitalisation
GSW - Abdomen
Hospital/Institution
Source:5493263
28th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
3826
The London Regiment
T.F. Dep, 2/23rd Battalion
Source:5493263
15th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
3826
Lond. Dist. Cmd. Depot.
Source:5493263
17th November 1918
1918
events
Overstaying Xmas Leave
Military Discipline
Shoreham
United Kingdom
Source:5493263
23rd December 1918
1919
appointments
Signaller
Source:5493263
7th February 1919
1919
location
15 Totterdown Street, Tooting, London SW17
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5493263
29th September 1919
1919
events
War Pension
Pensions and Gratuities
London
United Kingdom
Source:5493263
20th November 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5493263
25th November 1919
1943
dates
Age 46
Source:5505741
November 1943
service
British Army
Serjeant
3826
London Regiment
Source:4011731
service
British Army
Serjeant
701193
London Regiment
Source:4011731
1943
death
Unknown
John Callow of St Katharine’s, Merstham confirms that he was buried there on 2nd December 1943. Sister Pat suggested his death was hastened by WW1 abdominal injury.
Surrey South Eastern
United Kingdom
Source:5505741
November 1943
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Henderson |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Sheward |
| Source | 5493263 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Totterdown Street, Tooting, London SW17 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1919 | |
| 20 Wilton Road, Colliers Wood, Merton, London SW | United Kingdom | their own address | 6th May 1915 - 27th February 1919 | |
| 46 Peckham Grove, Camberwell, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th March 1897 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3826 | London Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 701193 | London Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 3/23rd Battalion | Corporal (Acting) | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 3/23rd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 3/23rd Battalion | Sergeant (Acting) | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 3/23rd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 1/23rd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 1/23rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 1/23rd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | T.F. Dep, 1/23rd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | Com. Depot Seaford, 1/23rd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 21st Battalion Reserve | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 2/21st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | T.F. Dep, 2/23rd Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 21st Battalion Reserve | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 3826 | Lond. Dist. Cmd. Depot. | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 3/23rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3826 | The London Regiment | 3/23rd Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Alice Sheward nee Bird | mother | ||
| Richard Henderson Sheward | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-06 | 5'8" |
Media
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Corporal Albert Henderson Sheward, mid-late 1915This image was published (as a portion of a group photo of NCO'S, all named) in the 3 Nov 1915 edition of Illustrated War News. He was not promoted to full corporal until 13 July 1915, so the date taken lies between those dates.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Service Records - Albert Henderson Sheward | Colin6854 | |
| Index to GRO/ONS Death Registers - Albert H Sheward | Colin6854 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal Albert Henderson Sheward, mid-late 1915 | Colin6854 |
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