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We remember Eric Francis Aylmer Armbrister
We remember Eric Francis Aylmer Armbrister
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Percy V
Source:8997128
1875
1884
birth
St Christopher (St Kitts) Island
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Source:8980573
Source:8981300
17th October 1884
1888
sibling
Irene Ellen Armbrister
Source:8981300
1888
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:8980538
5th April 1891
1891
location
Hawthorne House, Carlton Terrace, Spennymoor, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8980538
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:8981300
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Bankers Clerk
Source:8981300
31st March 1901
1901
location
1 North Terrace (Infirmary), Tempest Place, Seaham Harbour, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8981300
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Dorothy Curry
Source:8980573
1910
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:8980536
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Banker's Clerk
Source:8980536
2nd April 1911
1911
location
30 William Street, New Seaham, Durham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8980536
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
The York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:8980394
9th September 1915
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
Source:8980396
10th October 1916
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
Source:8980511
1st July 1917
1918
internment
pow
Source:8980448
27th May 1918 - 25th December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
8th Battalion
Source:8980448
27th May 1918
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8980448
27th May 1918
1926
location
Bank House, Hetton-le-Hole
United Kingdom
Source:657253
22nd November 1926
1939
employment
Bank Manager
Source:8980573
29th September 1939
1939
location
1 North Bridge Street, Sunderland, Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8980573
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Durham Light Infantry
8th Battalion
Source:8980512
location
4 Gothic House, Ashley Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8981243
1960
death
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8981243
Source:8981240
15th February 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Francis Aylmer |
| Initials | EFA |
| Last Name | Armbrister |
| Source | 8980515 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 North Bridge Street, Sunderland, Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 1 North Terrace (Infirmary), Tempest Place, Seaham Harbour, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 30 William Street, New Seaham, Durham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 4 Gothic House, Ashley Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey | United Kingdom | |||
| Bank House, Hetton-le-Hole | United Kingdom | known 22nd November 1926 | ||
| Hawthorne House, Carlton Terrace, Spennymoor, Durham | United Kingdom | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | The York and Lancaster Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 8th Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Durham Light Infantry | 8th Battalion | Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus A C Armbrister | father | ||
| Sarah Ann Hodgson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Ellen Armbrister | sister | 1888 | |
| Percy V | brother | 1875 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Curry | wife | 1910 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette - 14th September 1915 | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 17th May 1917 | Yvonne27542 | |
| British Officers Taken Prisoner of War Aug.1914 - Nov.1918 | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 21st November 1917 | Yvonne27542 | |
| The London Gazette - 11th March 1921 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Officers' Services, First World War, personal files | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1939 Register | Yvonne27542 | |
| National Probate Calendars | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Country Above Self | Deborah102878 |
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