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We remember Albert Edward Aston
We remember Albert Edward Aston
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Ellen F Aston
Source:8497862
1884
1895
1899
sibling
Gertrude Maud Aston
Source:8497864
1899
1899
sibling
Doris G M Aston
Source:8497862
1899
1901
sibling
Walter Sydney Aston
Source:8497864
1901
1901
location
Sabell Road Smethwick Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8497862
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Arthur Gidion Bourne Aston
Source:8497864
1904
1906
sibling
Enoch Stanley Aston
Source:8497864
1906
1908
sibling
Gladys Lily Aston
Source:8497864
1908
1911
employment
Errand Boy
Source:8497864
2nd April 1911
1911
location
14 Wenlock Road Handsworth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8497864
2nd April 1911
1918
employment
Tailor
Source:6197943
1918
1918
location
52 Preston Road, South Yardley, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8658399
27th March 1918
education
Holy Trinity School
Smethwick
United Kingdom
Source:8658399
employment
Unknown
Brandons
Bull Street
United Kingdom
Source:8658399
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Bristol Z/3683
Royal Naval Division
SS Kenmare
Source:8497857
location
their own address
Source:8658399
1918
death
Killed in Action
Died when the cargo ship SS Kenmare was torpedoed and sunk in the Irish Sea. His body was not recovered for burial.
Irish Sea
United Kingdom
Source:8496964
Source:8497850
2nd March 1918
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8497857
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Aston |
| Source | 6197943 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Wenlock Road Handsworth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 52 Preston Road, South Yardley, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th March 1918 | |
| Sabell Road Smethwick Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Bristol Z/3683 | Royal Naval Division | SS Kenmare | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Aston | mother | ||
| Enoch Aston | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Maud Aston | sister | 1899 | |
| Walter Sydney Aston | brother | 1901 | |
| Arthur Gidion Bourne Aston | brother | 1904 | |
| Enoch Stanley Aston | brother | 1906 | |
| Gladys Lily Aston | sister | 1908 | |
| Ellen F Aston | sister | 1884 | |
| Doris G M Aston | sister | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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WW1 memorialWW1 memorial in St Edburgha’s Church Yardley Birmingham Photograph taken in 2014 © Sharon Stokes
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Birmingham Daily Gazette 27 March 1918Report on the sinking of S.S KenmoreContributed by:
Sharon36563
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of shipwrecks in March 1918 | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Daily Gazette 27 March 1918 | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 memorial | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Daily Gazette 27 March 1918 | Sharon36563 |
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