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We remember Albert Edward Wakefield
We remember Albert Edward Wakefield
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
Source:5490048
14th January 1889
1891
location
36 Broughton Road, Pendleton, Salford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6170679
5th April 1891
1911
employment
Printer's Clerk
Source:6170676
2nd April 1911
1911
location
6 West Street, Irlam o'the Height, Pendleton, Salford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6170676
2nd April 1911
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4574422
September 1916
1917
service
British Army
Cadet
Guards Officer Cadet Battalion
Source:6170672
8th March 1917 - 27th June 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:6170672
27th June 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Shell wound, chin
Hospital/Institution
Source:5490048
27th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Manchester Regiment
1/6th
Source:6170672
27th September 1918
1918
location
1 Seedley Road, Pendleton, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5490048
11th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:5490048
23rd January 1919
education
Pendleton Higher Grade School
Pendleton
United Kingdom
Source:5490048
employment
Commercial traveller
Source:5490048
service
British Army
Corporal
33393
Highland Light Infantry
15th
Source:5490048
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5490048
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Wakefield |
| Source | 4574422 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Seedley Road, Pendleton, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th October 1918 | |
| 36 Broughton Road, Pendleton, Salford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 6 West Street, Irlam o'the Height, Pendleton, Salford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33393 | Highland Light Infantry | 15th | Corporal | |
| British Army | Guards Officer Cadet Battalion | Cadet | |||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 1/6th | Temporary Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Judge Wakefield | father | ||
| Elizabeth Wakefield | mother |
Media
Media
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Albert Wakefield, Black WatchAlbert Edward Wakefield as a Private in the Black Watch, 1916. Enclosed in letter dated 24 April 1916 from Pte A.E. Wakefield, S/12323, C Company, 11th Black Watch, Windygates, Fife.
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Albert Wakefield, Officer CadetAlbert Edward Wakefield as a cadet in the Household Brigade Officer Cadet Battalion, Bushey, Herts, 1917.
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Communities
Communities
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George Falkner and Sons PrintersMore about George Falkner and Sons Printers
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondence file: Lieutenant Albert Edward WAKEFIELD | Gavin3108 | |
| London Gazette 30203/7607 | Gavin3108 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Wakefield, Black Watch | Gavin3108 | |
| Albert Wakefield, Officer Cadet | Gavin3108 |
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