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We remember Alfred Alexander Burt
We remember Alfred Alexander Burt
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Ellen Martha
Source:8525864
1882
1884
sibling
Edith Lilian
Source:8525864
1884
1886
sibling
William Thomas
Source:8525864
1886
1889
sibling
Francis
Source:8525862
1889
1895
1898
sibling
Ellen Margary
Source:8525858
1898
1901
location
Nelson Street, Hertford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8525862
1901
1902
sibling
Thomas Lionel
Source:8525858
1902
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
1665
Hertfordshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8525839
2nd March 1911 - 31st March 1916
1911
employment
Gas Fitter's Mate
Source:8525858
1911
1911
location
19 Nelson Street, Hertford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8525858
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8525839
5th November 1914 - 2nd February 1916
1915
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8524140
27th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Myalgia
Hospital/Institution
Source:8525839
11th November 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:8525839
14th November 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8525839
31st March 1916
1916
location
19 Nelson Street, Hertford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8525862
31st March 1916
1916
employment
Gas fitter
Source:8525839
1916
1916
marriage
June Elizabeth West
Source:8525839
23rd December 1916
1917
children
Jenny May
Source:8525839
14th November 1917
1920
children
Alfred Victor Charles
Source:8525839
18th May 1920
1921
location
55 Shrubbery Road, Lower Edmonton
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8525839
6th April 1921
1922
service
British Army
Corporal
5984894
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Source:8525856
12th April 1922
1922
location
Piors Wood Cottages, Hertford Heath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8525862
1922
1962
death
Chesham, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8496636
9th June 1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Alexander |
| Initials | AA |
| Last Name | Burt |
| Source | 8496636 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nelson Street, Hertford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 19 Nelson Street, Hertford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1916 | |
| 55 Shrubbery Road, Lower Edmonton | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th April 1921 | |
| Nelson Street, Hertford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Piors Wood Cottages, Hertford Heath | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1922 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1665 | Hertfordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 5984894 | Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny May | daughter | 14th November 1917 | |
| Alfred Victor Charles | son | 18th May 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| Thomas Richard Burt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Margary | sister | 1898 | |
| Thomas Lionel | brother | 1902 | |
| Francis | brother | 1889 | |
| Ellen Martha | sister | 1882 | |
| Edith Lilian | sister | 1884 | |
| William Thomas | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| June Elizabeth West | wife | 23rd December 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross citation, the London Gazette | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Burt | Myko59 |
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