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We remember Alfred James Whittamore
We remember Alfred James Whittamore
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1898
service
British Army
Private
6220
Bedfordshire Regiment
Source:8904642
14th February 1898 - 14th April 1904
1904
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6220
Bedfordshire Regiment
Source:8904642
15th April 1904 - 13th February 1910
1908
employment
Postman
Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8904608
December 1908
1909
marriage
Lucy Sewell
Source:8904701
2nd November 1909
1910
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6220
Army Reserve
Source:8904680
4th July 1910 - 3rd July 1914
1910
location
51 Alpha Terrace, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8904680
4th July 1910
1910
children
Henry James Whittamore
Source:8904701
16th October 1910
1911
location
Hatley Gate, Tadlow, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8904600
3rd April 1911
1911
employment
Postman
Civil Servant - Post office
Source:7626097
1911
1912
children
William Ronald Whittamore
Source:8904701
1st September 1912
1914
children
Millicent Thora Whittamore
Source:8904701
14th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
51654
Suffolk Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:8904701
14th September 1915 - 31st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
51654
Training Reserve
108th
Source:8904701
1st September 1916 - 30th December 1917
1917
children
Percy Charles Whittamore
Source:8904701
7th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sergeant
51654
Suffolk Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8904701
31st December 1917 - 27th March 1918
1918
discharge
Source:8904755
27th March 1918
1924
marriage
Rose A. Sadler
Source:8905718
1924
1939
employment
Retired rural postman
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8905718
1939
1939
location
Rosedale, Church Road, Hauxton, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8905718
1939
1965
location
11 Ashley Court, Staffordshire Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8904777
1965
1965
death
Unknown
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8904777
Source:8904775
2nd July 1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred James |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Whittamore |
| Source | 8904600 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Ashley Court, Staffordshire Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1965 | |
| 51 Alpha Terrace, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th July 1910 | |
| Hatley Gate, Tadlow, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| Rosedale, Church Road, Hauxton, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6220 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6220 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 6220 | Army Reserve | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 51654 | Suffolk Regiment | 13th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 51654 | Training Reserve | 108th | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 51654 | Suffolk Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry James Whittamore | son | 16th October 1910 | |
| William Ronald Whittamore | son | 1st September 1912 | |
| Millicent Thora Whittamore | daughter | 14th August 1914 | |
| Percy Charles Whittamore | son | 7th July 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Whittamore | mother | ||
| Thomas Whittamore | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Sewell | wife | 2nd November 1909 | |
| Rose A. Sadler | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-02-14 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Entry for June 1878 | Ken44782 | |
| Entry for Alfred Whittamore July/Sept 1965 Cambridge registration district | Ken44782 | |
| Trumpington Church Parish Registers | Ken44782 | |
| Census 1911 England, Cambridgeshire, Tadlow, District 16 | Wendy54828 | |
| British Postal Service Appointment Books, 1908 | Wendy54828 | |
| Marriage record in Free BMD database 1909 | Wendy54828 | |
| British Army WWI Pension Records, 1914 - 1920 - [Part One] | Wendy54828 | |
| British Army WWI Pension Records, 1914 - 1920 - [Part Two] | Wendy54828 | |
| British Army WWI Pension Records, 1914 - 1920 - [Part Three] | Wendy54828 | |
| UK, Silver War Badge Records, 1914 - 1920 | Wendy54828 | |
| Marriage record in Free BMD database 1924 | Wendy54828 | |
| Death record in Free BMD database 1965 | Wendy54828 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar | Wendy54828 | |
| 1939 Register | Wendy54828 |
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