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We remember Alfred Etheridge
We remember Alfred Etheridge
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Emily Kate Etheridge
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1891
1892
sibling
Lilian Etheridge
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1892
1897
sibling
Jessie Etheridge
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1897
1898
1898
location
12 Belmont Cottages, Wallington, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
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1898 - 1901
1899
sibling
Ellen Etheridge
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1899
1901
dates
Age 3
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1901
1901
sibling
Herbert Garman Etheridge
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1901
1911
location
54 Belmont Road, Wallington, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
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1911 - 1925
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
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19th June 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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5th February 1917 - 11th November 1918
1925
location
5 Park Cottages, Wallington, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
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1925
1925
marriage
Annie Maria Judith Short
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9th September 1925
1929
children
Sheila Margaret Etheridge
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14th January 1929
1933
location
Brackendale Cottage, Chertsey, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
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1933 - 1939
1945
awards
Defence Medal
Other Civilian Service Award
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1945
1945
location
16 Tewkesbury Close, Byfleet, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
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1945 - 1956
employment
Chauffeur
Wallington, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:5118114
employment
Gardner & Chauffeur
Chertsey, Surrey
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
37359(Incomplete)
London Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
48500(Incomplete)
London Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
62801(Incomplete)
London Regiment
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1956
death
Not War Related
Died of prostate cancer
Surrey, England
United Kingdom
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11th April 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Etheridge |
| Source | 5118114 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Belmont Cottages, Wallington, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | 1898 - 1901 | |
| 16 Tewkesbury Close, Byfleet, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 1945 - 1956 | |
| 5 Park Cottages, Wallington, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 1925 | |
| 54 Belmont Road, Wallington, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 - 1925 | |
| Brackendale Cottage, Chertsey, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | 1933 - 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 37359(Incomplete) | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 48500(Incomplete) | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 62801(Incomplete) | London Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Defence Medal | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Margaret Etheridge | daughter | 14th January 1929 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Etheridge, formerly Lye | mother | ||
| Alfred Etheridge | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Etheridge | sister | 1897 | |
| Lilian Etheridge | sister | 1892 | |
| Emily Kate Etheridge | sister | 1891 | |
| Ellen Etheridge | sister | 1899 | |
| Herbert Garman Etheridge | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Maria Judith Short | wife | 9th September 1925 |
Media
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Private Alfred Etheridge circa 1916Believe this is taken during initial training after joining the Post Office Rifles , 1/8 London Regiment.
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Alfred Etheridge's Demob card.This is Alfred's certificate of Demobilization after the war. It shows he enlisted on 19th June 1916 into the 8th London Regiment and was transferred to the reserve on February 18th 1919Contributed by:
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Copy of Alfred Etheridge's Birth recordThis is a scan of the Birth Record of my grandfather who was born on February 3rd 1898 in Wallington Surrey.Contributed by:
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Western Front Map June 1916This map shows the location of the Western Front in Belgium and France in June 1916. It shows the locations that Alfred's regiment would be stationed either in active duty or behind the lines in Warloy, Arras and AmiensContributed by:
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Alfred's Death CertificateThis is a copy of the death certificate in 1956Contributed by:
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Certificate of Registry of Birth February 3rd 1898This is the original Birth certificate issued on March 10th 1898 by the Registrar.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateCertified copy of Marriage Certificate of Alfred Etheridge and Annie Maria Judith Short, September 9th 1925 at the Parish Church of Beddington, SurreyContributed by:
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Driving LicenseAlfred's driving license issued between February 14th 1919 and February 13th 1920Contributed by:
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Protection Certificate and Certificate of IdentityIssued to Alfred when he was demobbed from the army.Contributed by:
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1939 RegisterThis is a copy of the 1939 Register showing Alfred and his family living in Brackendale Cottage, Chertsey, Surrey. He was a chauffeur.Contributed by:
Mike140050
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton, Surrey, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915 | Mike140050 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | Mike140050 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007 | Mike140050 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Alfred Etheridge circa 1916 | Mike140050 | |
| Alfred Etheridge at training camp. | Mike140050 | |
| Alfred Etheridge's Demob card. | Mike140050 | |
| Copy of Alfred Etheridge's Birth record | Mike140050 | |
| Western Front Map June 1916 | Mike140050 | |
| Alfred's Death Certificate | Mike140050 | |
| Pvte Alfred Etheridge | Mike140050 | |
| Certificate of Registry of Birth February 3rd 1898 | Mike140050 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Mike140050 | |
| Driving License | Mike140050 | |
| Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity | Mike140050 | |
| 1939 Register | Mike140050 |
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