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We remember Albert Bowen
We remember Albert Bowen
Timeline
Timeline
1903
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9200413
1903
1903
enlistment
Barnet
United Kingdom
Source:9200413
19th December 1903
service
British Army
Private
5688
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:434071
1917
death
Died from epithelioma of the penis.
No 5 Southern General Hospital, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9200395
Source:9200413
27th January 1917
sibling
James John Bowen
Source:9200413
sibling
William Bowen
Source:9200413
sibling
Arthur Bowen
Source:9200413
sibling
Henry Bowen
Source:9200413
sibling
Rose Bowen
Source:9200413
sibling
Florence Bowen
Source:9200413
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Bowen |
| Source | 434071 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5688 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James John Bowen | brother | ||
| William Bowen | brother | ||
| Arthur Bowen | brother | ||
| Henry Bowen | brother | ||
| Rose Bowen | sister | ||
| Florence Bowen | sister |
Media
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Cross of SacrificePrivate Albert Bowen Is buried in Milton Cemetery, Portsmouth. (image 2013)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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