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We remember Albert Purcell
We remember Albert Purcell
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Thomas Purcell
Source:8502889
1875
1876
sibling
Eliza Purcell
Source:8502889
1876
1881
sibling
George Purcell
Source:8502889
1881
1883
sibling
Alfred Purcell
Source:8502889
1883
1885
sibling
Henry Purcell
Source:8502889
1885
1887
sibling
John Purcell
Source:8502889
1887
1888
1891
location
Essex Place, Newhaven
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8502889
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Margaret Purcell
Source:8502889
1891
1906
service
Royal Navy
4/120
Royal Naval Division
Source:6233606
5th October 1906
1906
location
36 Brighton Road, Newhaven
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6233606
5th October 1906
1911
employment
Steward
R H Penney and Co
United Kingdom
Source:8502888
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6233606
22nd August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
4/120
2nd Brigade
Howe Bn.
Source:6233606
22nd August 1914 - 18th February 1915
location
36 Brighton Road, Newhaven
United Kingdom
Source:6233606
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Purcell |
| Source | 6233606 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Brighton Road, Newhaven | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th October 1906 | |
| 36 Brighton Road, Newhaven | United Kingdom | |||
| Essex Place, Newhaven | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 4/120 | Royal Naval Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 4/120 | 2nd Brigade | Howe Bn. | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Ann Purcell | mother | ||
| Terence Alfred Purcell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Purcell | brother | 1875 | |
| Eliza Purcell | sister | 1876 | |
| George Purcell | brother | 1881 | |
| Alfred Purcell | brother | 1883 | |
| Henry Purcell | brother | 1885 | |
| John Purcell | brother | 1887 | |
| Margaret Purcell | sister | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-10-05 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-10-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Royal Naval Division Recruitment PosterAlbert joined the Howe Battalion of the 2nd Brigade.
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John59158
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Recruitment Poster | John59158 |
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