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We remember Albert Heptinstall
We remember Albert Heptinstall
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Harry Heptinstall
Source:8477658
1886
1895
1901
sibling
James Wille Heptinstall
Source:8477658
1901
1901
location
43, King Street, Wakefield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8477658
April 1901
1903
sibling
John Heptinstall
Source:8477658
1903
1908
sibling
Joe Heptinstall
Source:8477658
1908
1911
service
British Army
Bugler
1403
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
4
Source:8477664
24th February 1911 - 4th August 1914
1911
enlistment
Wakefield, Yorkshire
Source:8477664
1911
1911
location
2 Lowries Yard Wakefield, Wakefield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8477654
April 1911
1911
employment
Motor Mechanic
United Kingdom
Source:8477664
24th November 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
1403
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
4
Source:8477664
5th August 1914 - 23rd February 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8477664
13th April 1915 - 17th February 1916
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8477664
14th January 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8477664
23rd February 1916
1916
employment
Munitions worker
Wakefield
United Kingdom
Source:8477664
24th February 1916 - 23rd August 1916
1916
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8565225
11th March 1916
1916
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
44892
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8631913
24th August 1916 - 5th October 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
44892
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8477664
5th October 1917 - 1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant
332825
Royal Air Force
Source:8631913
1st April 1918 - 12th August 1921
employment
Carriage Builder Labourer
Wakefield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8477654
service
British Army
Private
1403
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:5285243
1974
death
Unknown
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:8477662
1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Heptinstall |
| Source | 5285243 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lowries Yard Wakefield, Wakefield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | April 1911 | |
| 43, King Street, Wakefield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1403 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 1403 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 4 | Bugler | |
| British Army | 1403 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 4 | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 44892 | Royal Flying Corps | Sergeant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 44892 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 2nd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 332825 | Royal Air Force | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Heptinstall | mother | ||
| James William Heptinstall | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Heptinstall | brother | 1886 | |
| James Wille Heptinstall | brother | 1901 | |
| John Heptinstall | brother | 1903 | |
| Joe Heptinstall | brother | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1925-05-05 | 5'7" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Keith30819 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| Wakefield district baptisms Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Keith30819 | |
| Citations of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-1920 | Keith30819 |
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