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We remember Alfred Burnett
We remember Alfred Burnett
Timeline
Timeline
1911
service
British Army
Gunner
Royal Field Artillery
Source:6168895
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Okehampton Artillery Camp, Okehampton, Devon
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6168895
2nd April 1911
1913
employment
Police Constable
Preston Borough Police
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6148354
17th September 1913 - 4th August 1914
1913
location
39 Maudland Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6148354
17th September 1913
1913
dates
Age 23
Source:6148354
19th September 1913
1914
enlistment
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6148354
4th August 1914
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
49980
Royal Field Artillery
27th Brigade
Source:6148354
17th April 1918
1919
employment
Police Constable
Preston Borough Police
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6148354
28th January 1919
1919
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6148405
12th April 1919
employment
Porter
Source:6148354
service
British Army
Sergeant
49980
Royal Field Artillery
27th Brigade
Source:6148405
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Burnett |
| Source | 615761 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Maudland Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th September 1913 | |
| Okehampton Artillery Camp, Okehampton, Devon | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 49980 | Royal Field Artillery | 27th Brigade | Corporal | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | |||
| British Army | 49980 | Royal Field Artillery | 27th Brigade | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-09-17 | 6'0" |
Media
Media
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PC 71 Alfred BurnettPC 71 Alfred Burnett in police uniform (with medals) in a group photograph of Preston Borough Police taken in 1922
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Lancashire Evening Post articleLancashire Evening Post article from 12/04/1919 mentioned award of DCM to Alfred BurnettContributed by:
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PC 71 Alfred BurnettFrom a group photo of the Borough Police swimming team taken in 1929Contributed by:
Cranborne3325
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Borough Police records | Cranborne3325 | |
| London Gazette | Cranborne3325 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| PC 71 Alfred Burnett | Cranborne3325 | |
| Lancashire Evening Post article | Cranborne3325 | |
| PC 71 Alfred Burnett | Cranborne3325 |
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