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We remember Albert Willcock
We remember Albert Willcock
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
United Kingdom
Source:8611198
3rd March 1890
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:8611198
10th December 1915
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8611175
16th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
Royal Field Artillery
3/2nd West Lancs Brigade
Source:8611175
2nd May 1916 - 10th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
Royal Field Artillery
57th Division
Source:8611175
16th June 1916 - 14th February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8611681
9th January 1917 - 9th April 1918
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
Royal Field Artillery
59th Division
Source:8611175
14th February 1917 - 29th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Driver
681319
Royal Field Artillery
295 Brigade
Source:8611681
29th September 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
Source:8611681
9th April 1918 - 30th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8611175
2nd March 1919
employment
Bookeeper and Salesman
J Willcock and Co - Fish Merchants
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8611198
service
British Army
Gunner
TF681319
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5306858
service
British Army
Gunner
290274
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5306858
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Willcock |
| Source | 5306858 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | TF681319 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 290274 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 3/2nd West Lancs Brigade | Gunner | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 57th Division | Gunner | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 59th Division | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 681319 | Royal Field Artillery | 295 Brigade | Driver |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'7" |
Media
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Gunner Albert WillcockIn hospital blues, with Royal Artillery cap. Part of a group photograph of soldiers convalescing in England
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Albert Willcock (marked with an x) in groupA group of nineteen soldiers in hospital blues, and two nurses. Albert Willcock is on left, marked with an xContributed by:
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Group including Albert Willcock.Ten soldiers in hospital blue. Albert Willcock is second from the right, at the back, lighting a cigarette and marked with an x. Taken at the same place as the other group photograph.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gunner Albert Willcock | Mike50482 | |
| Albert Willcock (marked with an x) in group | Mike50482 | |
| Group including Albert Willcock. | Mike50482 | |
| Service & Casualty record | Mike50482 | |
| Medical History form. Albert Willcock | Mike50482 | |
| Soldier's Statement of Albert Willcock (front) | Mike50482 | |
| Soldiers statement of Albert Willcock (back) | Mike50482 |
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