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We remember Alexander Triggs
We remember Alexander Triggs
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1883
sibling
Herbert Triggs
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1883
1884
sibling
Amy Laura Triggs
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1884
1888
sibling
Fanny Triggs
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1888
1889
sibling
Julian Triggs
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1889
1891
sibling
Harold Triggs
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1891
1894
sibling
William Triggs
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1894
1896
sibling
Sydney Triggs
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1896
1899
sibling
James Triggs
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1899
1901
marriage
Mary Jones
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1901
1903
children
Alexander Triggs
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1903
1905
children
Louisa Triggs
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1905
1907
children
James Rushton Triggs
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1907
1909
children
Lydia Harriet Triggs
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1909
1910
children
Winifred Triggs
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1910
1911
location
11 Juliet Street, Poulton, Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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1911
1914
enlistment
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
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August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
11356
Cheshire Regiment
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August 1914 - 27th April 1915
1915
dates
Age 35
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August 1915
employment
Dock Labourer
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
11356
Cheshire Regiment
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1915
death
Died of wounds
Alex was wounded during the second battle of Ypres during the capture of Hill 60. He died at a field hospital in the Rouen. Buried at the St Sever Cemetary, Rouen, France. A.8.8.
Rouen
France
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27th April 1915
burial
Seine-Maritime
St Sever Cemetary, Rouen, France A.8.8
France
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sibling
George Triggs
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sibling
Christopher Triggs
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sibling
Louisa Mary Triggs
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Juliet Street, Poulton, Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11356 | Cheshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 11356 | Cheshire Regiment | 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Triggs | son | 1903 | |
| Louisa Triggs | daughter | 1905 | |
| James Rushton Triggs | son | 1907 | |
| Lydia Harriet Triggs | daughter | 1909 | |
| Winifred Triggs | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Harriet A Triggs | mother | ||
| Henry G Triggs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Triggs | sister | 1888 | |
| Herbert Triggs | brother | 1883 | |
| Amy Laura Triggs | sister | 1884 | |
| Harold Triggs | brother | 1891 | |
| Sydney Triggs | brother | 1896 | |
| James Triggs | brother | 1899 | |
| William Triggs | brother | 1894 | |
| George Triggs | brother | ||
| Christopher Triggs | brother | ||
| Julian Triggs | brother | 1889 | |
| Louisa Mary Triggs | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jones | wife | 1901 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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