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We remember Albert Edward Burns
We remember Albert Edward Burns
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9236935
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 Norman Villas, The Avenue,Freshwater, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9236935
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
G/7696
Middlesex Regiment
Source:9236930
27th July 1915
1920
service
British Army
Corporal
G/7696
Middlesex Regiment
Source:617803
1920
1924
marriage
Tresse Lang
Source:9236939
1924
1943
employment
Constable
Metropolitan Police
Greater London
United Kingdom
Source:9236921
17th January 1943
1943
death
Civilian war death
Injured at 156 London Lane; died same day at Bromley and District Hospital.
Bromley Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9236921
17th January 1943
1943
dates
Age 45
Source:9236921
17th October 1943
burial
Westminster Abbey
United Kingdom
Source:9236921
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Burns |
| Source | 9236921 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Norman Villas, The Avenue,Freshwater, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/7696 | Middlesex Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | G/7696 | Middlesex Regiment | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Burns | mother | ||
| John Henry Burns | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tresse Lang | wife | 1924 |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | Jonathan101862 |
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