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We remember Alfred Henry Nurton
We remember Alfred Henry Nurton
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1896
sibling
Lydia Rose Nurton
Source:9049696
1896
1898
sibling
Alice Louise Nurton
Source:9049696
1898
1899
sibling
Ellen Elizabeth Nurton
Source:9049696
1899
1907
location
12 Adpar Street, Paddington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9049678
11th August 1907
1907
dates
Age 15
Source:9049678
12th August 1907
1907
employment
General Labourer
Not known
Paddington, London
United Kingdom
Source:9049678
12th August 1907
1907
service
British Army
Private
9002
The Rifle Brigade
7th Battalion
Source:9049678
12th August 1907 - 10th April 1908
1908
dates
Age 15
Source:9049678
10th April 1908
1908
sibling
William Frederick Nurton
Source:9049696
1908
1910
sibling
Ivy Emily M Nurton
Source:9049696
1910
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9049696
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Porter in a shop
A stationer
Paddington, London
United Kingdom
Source:9049696
2nd April 1911
1911
location
60 Cirencester Street, Paddington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9049696
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:9049685
25th September 1915
1915
marriage
Polly Nurton nee Tibbles
Source:9049685
25th September 1915
1916
children
Hilda May Nurton
Source:9049685
30th July 1916
1917
location
Parents-in-Laws home - Bon[unreadable] Bungalow, Amersham Common, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9049685
29th November 1917
1917
dates
Age 25
Source:9049685
30th November 1917
1917
employment
Grinder
Not known
Probably Amersham, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:9049685
30th November 1917
1917
enlistment
Not known
United Kingdom
Source:9049681
30th November 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic Class II
F42585
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:9049681
30th November 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic Class III
242585
Royal Air Force
Source:9049685
1st April 1918 - 30th December 1918
1918
children
Elsie Nurton
Source:9049685
25th October 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic Class II
242585
Royal Air Force
Source:9049685
31st December 1918 - 11th February 1919
1919
dates
Age 26
Source:9049685
11th February 1919
1920
discharge
Source:9049685
30th April 1920
1968
dates
Age 75
Source:9049703
March 1968
1968
death
Not War Related
Alfred Henry Nurton died during the 40th year since the ending of the Great War. He was 75.
Brentwood Registration District, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9049703
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Henry |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Nurton |
| Source | 6697494 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Adpar Street, Paddington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th August 1907 | |
| 60 Cirencester Street, Paddington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Parents-in-Laws home - Bon[unreadable] Bungalow, Amersham Common, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 29th November 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9002 | The Rifle Brigade | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| Royal Navy | F42585 | Royal Naval Air Service | Air Mechanic Class II | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 242585 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic Class III | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 242585 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic Class II |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda May Nurton | daughter | 30th July 1916 | |
| Elsie Nurton | daughter | 25th October 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertina Flossett Nurton nee Holyday | mother | ||
| Alfred James Nurton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Rose Nurton | sister | 1896 | |
| Alice Louise Nurton | sister | 1898 | |
| Ellen Elizabeth Nurton | sister | 1899 | |
| William Frederick Nurton | brother | 1908 | |
| Ivy Emily M Nurton | sister | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polly Nurton nee Tibbles | wife | 25th September 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-11-30 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-08-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record 9002 Alfred Henry Nurton - Rifle Brigade | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Marylebone Registration District, London | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Amersham Registration District, Buckinghamshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Brentwood Registration District, Essex | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Air Force Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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