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We remember Albert Coward
We remember Albert Coward
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:5646517
6th March 1916
1916
enlistment
Hamilton, Ontario.
Canada
Source:5646517
6th March 1916
1918
dates
Age 25
Source:6195059
16th May 1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
690441
Canadian Infantry
116th. Bn.
Source:6195059
location
5. Oak Street, Tyldesley, Nr. Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6195059
1918
death
United Kingdom
Source:7169661
Source:6195059
16th May 1918
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7169661
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Coward |
| Source | 5646517 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Oak Street, Tyldesley, Nr. Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 690441 | Canadian Infantry | 116th. Bn. | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coward | father | ||
| Mary Coward | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-06 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Tyldesley War MemorialMemorial to those from Tyldesley who died during the Great War
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GP90As part of the Great Pilgrimage (GP90) the wreath which will be taken across to the Menin Gate on 8th August 2018 was taken to Tyldesley Cemetery and placed on the graves of those who having returned home sadly passed away either due to wounds or sickness.Contributed by:
Keith7416
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| C.W.G.C. | Keith7416 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley War Memorial | Keith7416 | |
| Tyldesley War Memorial | Keith7416 | |
| Tyldesley War Memorial | Keith7416 | |
| Tyldesley War Memorial Postcard | Keith7416 | |
| GP90 | Keith7416 |
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