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We remember Albert Sumner
We remember Albert Sumner
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
United Kingdom
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1894
1913
marriage
Alice Annie Frost
Source:8932010
12th July 1913
1913
children
Alice Evelyn Gladys
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16th October 1913
1915
children
Albert Frederick
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14th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Army Reserve
Source:8932010
8th December 1915 - 17th February 1917
1915
location
Pounceley Farm, Blackboys Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8932010
8th December 1915
1916
children
Phyllis Harriett Eliza May
Source:8932010
7th February 1916
1917
service
British Army
Pioneer
WR/25014
Royal Engineers
Road Construction Coy
Source:8932010
17th February 1917 - 7th October 1920
1917
children
Cissie Dorothy
Source:8932010
12th June 1917
1917
location
Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8932010
1917
1920
location
Paygate Cottage, Laughton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8932010
March 1920
service
British Army
Gunner
240332
Royal Engineers
Source:4317365
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Sumner |
| Source | 4317365 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paygate Cottage, Laughton | United Kingdom | their own address | known March 1920 | |
| Pounceley Farm, Blackboys Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th December 1915 | |
| Sussex | United Kingdom | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240332 | Royal Engineers | Gunner | ||
| British Army | Army Reserve | ||||
| British Army | WR/25014 | Royal Engineers | Road Construction Coy | Pioneer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Evelyn Gladys | daughter | 16th October 1913 | |
| Albert Frederick | son | 14th January 1915 | |
| Phyllis Harriett Eliza May | daughter | 7th February 1916 | |
| Cissie Dorothy | daughter | 12th June 1917 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Annie Frost | wife | 12th July 1913 |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineer Cap Badge | John72644 |
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