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We remember Alfred Ernest Bail
We remember Alfred Ernest Bail
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Timeline
1874
sibling
Bessie Eleanor Caroline Bail
Source:9134851
7th January 1874
1876
sibling
Henry Samuel R Bail
Source:9134606
1876
1882
sibling
Annie Alice Florence
Source:9134596
1882
1883
sibling
Florence Louisa Bail
Source:9134610
1883
1885
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9134584
5th April 1891
1891
location
112 Hanover Buildings, Horsleydown, Southwark
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9134584
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9134585
31st March 1901
1901
location
Training Ship Warspite, R Thames, Woolwich
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9134585
31st March 1901
1903
employment
Gardener's Assistant
United Kingdom
Source:9134335
July 1903
1903
enlistment
Chatham
United Kingdom
Source:9134335
28th July 1903
1903
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 2nd Class
304620
HMS Pembroke II
Source:9134335
28th July 1903 - 30th August 1903
1903
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 2nd Class
304620
HMS Northumberland
Source:9134335
1st September 1903 - 31st December 1903
1904
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 2nd Class
304620
HMS Acheron
Source:9134335
1st January 1904 - 9th February 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 2nd Class
304620
HMS Pembroke II
Source:9134335
10th February 1904 - 20th June 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 2nd Class
304620
HMS Albion
Source:9134335
21st June 1904 - 30th June 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
304620
HMS Albion
Source:9134335
1st July 1906 - 25th February 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
304620
HMS Majestic
Source:9134335
26th February 1907 - 6th January 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
304620
HMS Venerable
Source:9134335
7th January 1908 - 31st March 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
304620
HMS Thames
Source:9134335
1st April 1908 - 14th October 1912
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:9134829
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Stoker, 1st Class
Royal Navy
Source:9134829
2nd April 1911
1911
location
The Grove, Chalvey, Slough, Bucks
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9134829
2nd April 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
304620
HMS Bonaventure
Source:9134335
15th October 1912 - 30th April 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
304620
HMS Pembroke II
Source:9134335
1st May 1913 - 23rd May 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
304620
HMS Actaeon
Source:9134335
24th May 1913 - 21st August 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
304620
HMS Implacable
Source:9134335
22nd August 1913 - 6th September 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
304620
HMS Pembroke II
Source:9134335
7th September 1913 - 9th October 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
304620
HMS Hermes
Source:9134335
10th October 1913 - 23rd December 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker, 1st Class
304620
HMS Pembroke II
Source:9134335
24th December 1913 - 30th June 1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic, 1st Class
304620
Pembroke II
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:9134335
1st July 1914 - 31st March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic, 1st Class
304620
HMS President II
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:9134335
1st April 1915 - 31st May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Mechanic
304620
President II
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:9134335
1st June 1915 - 30th September 1916
1915
marriage
Margaret Eliza Garrett
Source:9134338
11th September 1915 - 24th June 1955
1916
children
Ernest Roy Bail
Source:9134308
16th June 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Mechanic
304620
HMS Manica
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:9134335
1st October 1916 - 14th December 1916
1916
theatres
East Africa :5a
Source:9134335
1st October 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer Mechanic
304620
HMS Manica
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:9134335
15th December 1916 - 21st April 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer Mechanic
304620
HMS Hyacinth
Royal Naval Air Service
Source:9134335
22nd April 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant Mechanic
313606
8th Squadron (RNAS)
Source:6768218
1st April 1918 - 3rd August 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant Mechanic
313606
R.D.
G Section
Source:6768218
4th August 1918 - 23rd August 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant Mechanic
313606
Felixstowe
Source:6768218
24th August 1918 - 15th September 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant Mechanic
313606
Poole
Marine T.D.
Source:6768218
16th September 1918 - 6th January 1919
1919
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant Mechanic
313606
Calshot
Source:6768218
7th January 1919 - 20th July 1919
1919
children
Betty Margaret Bail
Source:9134310
14th April 1919
1919
location
25 Fourth Cross Road, Twickenham, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6768218
14th April 1919
1919
location
- his wife's parents' address - 17 Ringshall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9134895
1919
1920
discharge
Source:6768218
30th April 1920
1920
children
Peggy Evelyn Bail
Source:9134332
11th August 1920
1939
employment
Labourer - Sawmills
Cowes, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:9134322
29th September 1939
1939
location
17 Castle Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9134322
29th September 1939
1955
location
1 Louis Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9134338
23rd June 1955
1955
dates
Age 70
Source:9134338
24th June 1955
1955
death
Not War Related
Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:9134338
24th June 1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Ernest |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Bail |
| Source | 6768218 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - his wife's parents' address - 17 Ringshall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1919 | |
| 1 Louis Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd June 1955 | |
| 112 Hanover Buildings, Horsleydown, Southwark | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 17 Castle Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 25 Fourth Cross Road, Twickenham, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th April 1919 | |
| The Grove, Chalvey, Slough, Bucks | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Training Ship Warspite, R Thames, Woolwich | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Pembroke II | Stoker, 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Northumberland | Stoker, 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Acheron | Stoker, 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Pembroke II | Stoker, 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Albion | Stoker, 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Albion | Stoker, 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Majestic | Stoker, 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Venerable | Stoker, 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Thames | Stoker, 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Bonaventure | Stoker, 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Pembroke II | Stoker, 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Actaeon | Stoker, 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Implacable | Stoker, 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Pembroke II | Stoker, 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Hermes | Stoker, 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Pembroke II | Stoker, 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 304620 | Pembroke II | Royal Naval Air Service | Air Mechanic, 1st Class | |
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS President II | Royal Naval Air Service | Air Mechanic, 1st Class | |
| Royal Navy | 304620 | President II | Royal Naval Air Service | Leading Mechanic | |
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Manica | Royal Naval Air Service | Leading Mechanic | |
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Manica | Royal Naval Air Service | Petty Officer Mechanic | |
| Royal Navy | 304620 | HMS Hyacinth | Royal Naval Air Service | Petty Officer Mechanic | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 313606 | 8th Squadron (RNAS) | Sergeant Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 313606 | R.D. | G Section | Sergeant Mechanic | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 313606 | Felixstowe | Sergeant Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 313606 | Poole | Marine T.D. | Sergeant Mechanic | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 313606 | Calshot | Sergeant Mechanic |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Roy Bail | son | 16th June 1916 | |
| Betty Margaret Bail | daughter | 14th April 1919 | |
| Peggy Evelyn Bail | daughter | 11th August 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bail | mother | ||
| Samuel Henry Bail | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Eleanor Caroline Bail | sister | 7th January 1874 | |
| Henry Samuel R Bail | brother | 1876 | |
| Annie Alice Florence | sister | 1882 | |
| Florence Louisa Bail | sister | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Eliza Garrett | wife | 11th September 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-28 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1895-04-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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RNAS Air Mechanic Arm BadgeRNAS Air Mechanic's Arm Badge, as would have been worn by Alfred Bail.
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British War Medal and Victory MedalPhoto of the British War Medal and Victory Medal, as awarded to Alfred Ernest Bail.
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Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018The 2018 Revised Roll of Honour, which now hangs in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Little Gaddesden in addition to the earlier Roll. The name of Alfred Bail, Royal Naval Air Service has been added.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage to Margaret Garrett | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Alfred Ernest Bail | Jane31029 | |
| National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Bessie | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Sister Annie | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Alfred and Sister Florence Louisa | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage of Sister Bessie | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Sister Bessie | Jane31029 | |
| Spring 1919 Electoral Register Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| Naval Medal and Award Roll | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RNAS Air Mechanic Arm Badge | Jane31029 | |
| British War Medal and Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018 | Jane31029 |
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We remember Alfred Ernest Bail
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