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We remember Albert Edward Brittain
We remember Albert Edward Brittain
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1885
sibling
Mabel Clara Brittain
Source:8807171
1885
1891
location
141 Culford Road, Hackney, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8807192
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Apprentice
Barclays Bank
Source:8806876
1901
1903
employment
Bank Employee
Barclays Bank
Lombard Street, London
United Kingdom
Source:8806876
1903 - 1913
1911
employment
Bank Clerk
Source:8807171
2nd April 1911
1911
location
10 Thornby Road, Lower Clapton, London N.E.
United Kingdom
Source:8807171
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Violet Mary Waller
Source:8806926
30th September 1912
1913
employment
Bank Employee
Barclays Bank
Leadenhall Street, London
United Kingdom
Source:8806876
1913
1913
children
Muriel Blanch Brittain
Source:8637462
2nd May 1913
1915
employment
Bank Clerk
Source:9005645
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Kingston On Thames
United Kingdom
Source:9005645
11th December 1915
1915
location
45 Salcott Road, Wandsworth Common, London S W
United Kingdom
Source:9005645
11th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
2724
Royal Horse Guards
Source:8637462
2nd June 1916 - 31st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Trooper
2724
Household Battalion
Source:8637462
1st September 1916 - 14th March 1918
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8637462
8th November 1916 - 7th February 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Burns on foot.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8637462
20th January 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Scalds both feet.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8637462
7th February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8637462
24th May 1917 - 16th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound right hand. Operated on to remove bone from right ring finger. Unable to bend finger.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8637462
12th October 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
30783
Grenadier Guards
Source:8637462
15th March 1918 - 21st August 1919
1919
employment
Paying Cashier
Barclays Bank
Lombard Street, London
United Kingdom
Source:8806876
1919 - November 1943
1919
dates
Age 34
Source:8637462
19th August 1919
1919
service
British Army
Guardsman
30783
Grenadier Guards
Guards Depot
Source:8637462
22nd August 1919 - 5th October 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8637462
5th October 1919
1920
location
36 Marjorie Grove, Clapham Common
United Kingdom
Source:8637462
14th August 1920
1939
employment
Bank Clerk
Source:8806926
29th September 1939
1939
location
16 Rooksmead Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8806926
29th September 1939
1943
employment
Chief Cashier
Barclays Bank
Lombard Street, London
United Kingdom
Source:8806876
November 1943
appointments
Lewis Gunner
Source:8638528
employment
Bank Clerk
Barclay and Co Ltd
Lombard Street, London E.C.
United Kingdom
Source:8637462
employment
Barclays Bank
Lombard Street, London
United Kingdom
Source:8806876
employment
Bank Employee
Barclays Bank
Old Broad Street, London
United Kingdom
Source:8806876
service
British Army
719
Household Brigade
Source:8637462
service
British Army
5681
Royal Horseguards
Source:9005645
location
134 Elm Road, New Malden
United Kingdom
Source:8638528
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Brittain |
| Source | 8637462 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Thornby Road, Lower Clapton, London N.E. | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 134 Elm Road, New Malden | United Kingdom | |||
| 141 Culford Road, Hackney, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 16 Rooksmead Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 36 Marjorie Grove, Clapham Common | United Kingdom | known 14th August 1920 | ||
| 45 Salcott Road, Wandsworth Common, London S W | United Kingdom | known 11th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 719 | Household Brigade | |||
| British Army | 2724 | Royal Horse Guards | |||
| British Army | 2724 | Household Battalion | Trooper | ||
| British Army | 30783 | Grenadier Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 5681 | Royal Horseguards | |||
| British Army | 30783 | Grenadier Guards | Guards Depot | Guardsman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Blanch Brittain | daughter | 2nd May 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur W Brittain | father | ||
| Clara A Ockelford | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Clara Brittain | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Mary Waller | wife | 30th September 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 6'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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A E Brittain - from Barclays Bank photo albumsBarclays Group Archives hold a set of 3 small photograph albums from the early 1900s showing staff of Barclays Bank at 54 Lombard Street “at work and play”. This is a photograph from one of the albums. The photo just has “A E Brittian” written beneath it.
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A E BrittainBarclays Group Archives hold a set of 3 small photograph albums from the early 1900s showing staff of Barclays Bank at 54 Lombard Street “at work and play”. This image is cropped from a photograph from one of the albums. The photo just has “A E Brittian” written beneath it.
Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays Bank Active Service Register | Yvonne27542 | |
| Spread Eagle - March-April 1945 | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1939 Register | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A E Brittain - from Barclays Bank photo albums | Yvonne27542 | |
| A E Brittain | Yvonne27542 |
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