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We remember Albert Edward Wait
We remember Albert Edward Wait
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Charlotte
Source:8815005
1884
1886
sibling
John Robert
Source:8815020
1886
1887
sibling
Joseph A
Source:8815005
1887
1889
sibling
George F K
Source:8815005
1889
1890
1891
location
Broad Street, Rhodes, Middleton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8815005
1891
1897
sibling
Charles Henry
Source:8815020
1897
1901
location
Broad Street, Rhodes, Middleton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8815014
1901
1902
sibling
Mary Ellen
Source:8815020
1902
1911
employment
Drying At Calico
Source:8815020
1911
1911
location
709 Manchester Old Road, Rhodes, Middleton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8815020
1911
1915
employment
Police Constable
Source:8814830
1915
1915
location
Police Station, Ashburton, Wakefield
United Kingdom
Source:8814830
1915
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
P/2796
Military Foot Police
Source:8814830
13th November 1915 - 20th September 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8814830
28th March 1916
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8814830
16th August 1917
1917
marriage
Jessie Ashton
Source:8814830
27th October 1917
1919
location
36 Walker Street, Rhodes, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8814830
1919
1920
children
Fred A
Source:8815028
1920
1968
death
Barton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8814838
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Wait |
| Source | 8814830 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Walker Street, Rhodes, Manchester | United Kingdom | known 1919 | ||
| 709 Manchester Old Road, Rhodes, Middleton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Broad Street, Rhodes, Middleton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Broad Street, Rhodes, Middleton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Police Station, Ashburton, Wakefield | United Kingdom | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | P/2796 | Military Foot Police | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred A | son | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Alexander Wait | father | ||
| Mary Ellen | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | sister | 1884 | |
| Joseph A | brother | 1887 | |
| George F K | brother | 1889 | |
| Mary Ellen | sister | 1902 | |
| Charles Henry | brother | 1897 | |
| John Robert | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Ashton | wife | 27th October 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'9" |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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