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We remember Samuel Anderson
We remember Samuel Anderson
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
William J Anderson
Source:8983810
1869
1880
sibling
George Anderson
Source:8983810
1880
1888
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:8983810
5th April 1891
1891
location
3 Shirbutt Street, Poplar, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8983810
5th April 1891
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8983811
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gardener
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8983811
2nd April 1911
1911
location
23 High Street, Brentwood, Essex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8983811
2nd April 1911
1912
enlistment
Warley, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:8982475
29th January 1912
1915
dates
Age 28
Source:8982475
1915
1915
location
Banbury, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8982475
1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8982475
25th March 1917 - 18th February 1919
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
85214
Labour Corps
Source:8982475
27th October 1917
1918
marriage
Elizabeth Alice Howes
Source:9267339
13th March 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8982475
20th March 1919
1939
employment
Sweeper - Aluminium Company
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9267339
29th September 1939
1939
location
56 Wykham Place, Banbury, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9267322
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
9953
Essex Regiment
Source:53058
service
British Army
Private
85214
Labour Corps
Source:53058
1961
death
Banbury, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8983803
1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Anderson |
| Source | 53058 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 High Street, Brentwood, Essex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 3 Shirbutt Street, Poplar, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 56 Wykham Place, Banbury, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Banbury, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9953 | Essex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 85214 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 85214 | Labour Corps | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Anderson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William J Anderson | brother | 1869 | |
| George Anderson | brother | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Alice Howes | wife | 13th March 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-01-29 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-29 | 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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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