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We remember Albert Edward Bright
We remember Albert Edward Bright
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8549128
2nd May 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
10719
Coldstream Guards
3rd Battalion
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2nd May 1914 - 17th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
10719
Coldstream Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:8549128
17th June 1915 - 25th August 1915
1915
hospitalisation
shell wound face
Hospital/Institution
Source:8549128
28th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
10719
Coldstream Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:8549128
25th August 1915 - 8th March 1916
1915
hospitalisation
gunshot wound left leg near Vermelles
Hospital/Institution
Source:8549128
8th October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
10719
Coldstream Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:8549128
8th March 1916 - 15th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
Coldstream Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:8549128
15th October 1916 - 30th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:8549118
19th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
10719
Coldstream Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:8549128
30th October 1917 - 14th April 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8549568
19th March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
shot abdomen
Hospital/Institution
Source:8549124
12th April 1918
1918
internment
pow
Wavrin
France
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12th April 1918 - 14th April 1918
1918
missing
Died 14 April 1918
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12th April 1918
1918
dates
Age 23
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14th April 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
Wavrin
France
Source:8549114
14th April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8549568
3rd June 1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8549128
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8549128
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4976288
service
British Army
Corporal Lance Serjeant
10719
Coldstream Guards
Source:4976288
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
10719
Coldstream Guards
Source:8549114
service
British Army
Corporal Lance Sergeant
10719
Coldstream Guards
Source:4976288
location
13 Ventnor Road Hockley Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8549124
burial
Souchez
Wavrin German Cemetery grave no. 500
France
XXI.D.20
Source:8549569
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ventnor Road Hockley Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10719 | Coldstream Guards | Corporal Lance Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 10719 | Coldstream Guards | Lance Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 10719 | Coldstream Guards | Corporal Lance Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 10719 | Coldstream Guards | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10719 | Coldstream Guards | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | Coldstream Guards | 3rd Battalion | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 10719 | Coldstream Guards | 3rd Battalion | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 10719 | Coldstream Guards | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10719 | Coldstream Guards | 3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bright | mother | ||
| Alfred Bright | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-05-02 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLAND BIRTHS AND CHRISTENINGS, 1538-1975 | Jennie30729 | |
| War Office Weekly Casualty List | Jennie30729 | |
| Birmingham Daily Post | Jennie30729 | |
| Birmingham Post Casualty Lists | Jennie30729 | |
| Prisoners of the First World War | Jennie30729 | |
| Zentral-Nachweis-Büro | Jennie30729 | |
| Attestation Coldstream Guards | Jennie30729 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Jennie30729 | |
| London Gazette | Jennie30729 | |
| Casualty details | Jennie30729 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Certificate | Jennie30729 | |
| A E Bright Cabaret Rouge Cemetery | Jennie30729 |
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