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We remember Albert George Spencer
We remember Albert George Spencer
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1913
dates
Age 20
Source:9635814
24th March 1913
1913
employment
Labourer
Coleshill, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9635814
24th March 1913
1913
marriage
Elizabeth Richardson
Source:9635814
24th March 1913
1913
location
Cole End, Coleshill, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9635814
24th March 1913
1913
children
Reginald George Spencer
Source:9651020
4th September 1913
1915
enlistment
Coleshill, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9651372
13th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Pioneer/Driver/Sapper
60429
Royal Engineers
Cabel Section BEF france
Source:9651401
1915 - 1919
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9651401
2nd July 1915 - 1918
1916
children
Freda Arabella Compton Spencer
Source:9651020
9th February 1916
1920
awards
Medale d'honneur avec glaives en bronze
Other War Service Award
Source:9651627
27th January 1920
1921
children
Joyce Ellen Coombes Spencer
Source:9651020
1921
1923
children
Denis Albert Spencer
Source:9651020
1923
1924
children
Rita Lillian Spencer
Source:9651020
5th April 1924
1925
children
Doreen Spencer
Source:9651020
1925
1943
dates
Age 50
Source:9636016
30th April 1943
employment
A railway Platelayer
Coleshill, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9636016
service
British Army
Driver
60429
Royal Engineers
Source:4202421
location
5 Blyth Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9636016
1943
death
Not War Related
Cardiac failure which of under chloroform and CE2 mixture before operation for removal of cancerous glands of neck following previous laryngostomy for carcinoma of larynx. Misadventure
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
United Kingdom
Source:9636016
30th April 1943
burial
Coleshill, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9651020
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert George |
| Initials | AG |
| Last Name | Spencer |
| Source | 9635814 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Blyth Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Cole End, Coleshill, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th March 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 60429 | Royal Engineers | Driver | ||
| British Army | 60429 | Royal Engineers | Cabel Section BEF france | Pioneer/Driver/Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Medale d'honneur avec glaives en bronze | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald George Spencer | son | 4th September 1913 | |
| Freda Arabella Compton Spencer | daughter | 9th February 1916 | |
| Joyce Ellen Coombes Spencer | daughter | 1921 | |
| Denis Albert Spencer | son | 1923 | |
| Rita Lillian Spencer | daughter | 5th April 1924 | |
| Doreen Spencer | daughter | 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Spencer | father | ||
| Fanny Bassett | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Richardson | wife | 24th March 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-13 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-03-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Marraige Certificate to Elizabeth RichardsonThey married in Coleshill, Warwickshire on the 24th March 1913
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Death Certificate 1943He died on the 30th Apr 1943 at The Queen Hospital. He died of Cardiac Failure when about to go into surjery to reove cavernious glands on neck.Contributed by:
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Birth Certificate 1893Born 25 Mar 1893 on 8 Peter Street, Canning Town West Ham, Essex, England to Joseph Spencer and Fanny BassettContributed by:
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Family Group SheetDescribes date birth, death, burial same for his wife and kidsContributed by:
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Albert George Spencer Wedding Picture 1913Taken on wedding day to Elizabeth Richardson on 24 Mar 1913
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Attestation British Army Service RecordsIn Coleshill Warwickshire to Royal Engineers 60429Contributed by:
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Description Enlistment British Army Service RecordDescription on EnlistmentContributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marraige Certificate to Elizabeth Richardson | Eva154296 | |
| Death Certificate 1943 | Eva154296 | |
| Birth Certificate 1893 | Eva154296 | |
| Family Group Sheet | Eva154296 | |
| Albert George Spencer Wedding Picture 1913 | Eva154296 | |
| Attestation British Army Service Records | Eva154296 | |
| Description Enlistment British Army Service Record | Eva154296 | |
| Awards and Rank British Army Service Records | Eva154296 | |
| Meadl 1914-1915 Star British Army Service Records | Eva154296 | |
| British War medal British Army Service Records | Eva154296 | |
| Victory Medal British Army Service Records | Eva154296 | |
| Medal d'honneur avec glaives en bronze | Eva154296 |
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