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We remember Albert Robinson Duckworth
We remember Albert Robinson Duckworth
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1901
location
2 Harehome Lane, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9104982
1901
1911
employment
Railway Signalman
Source:9241514
1911
1911
location
49 Snydale Road Cudworth
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9241514
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:7660271
10th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/614/S
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Plymouth Battalion - Royal Naval Division
Source:8892893
10th November 1914 - 13th May 1915
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8892893
26th April 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a stray shell in Rest Camp at Cape Helles.
Cape Helles
Turkey
Source:8867182
Source:8892893
13th May 1915
burial
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:8867182
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Robinson |
| Initials | AR |
| Last Name | Duckworth |
| Source | 7660271 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Harehome Lane, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 49 Snydale Road Cudworth | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PLY/614/S | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Plymouth Battalion - Royal Naval Division | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Duckworth | father | ||
| Mary Carr | mother |
Media
Media
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RMLI cap badgeAlbert Duckworth was serving in the Plymouth Battalion of the RN Division RMLI at the time of his death.
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal with MID ClaspAs awarded to Albert Robinson Duckworth for service in the Great War (Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription)
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Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Men who Fell at Gallipoli or died of wounds sustained thereMore about Barnsley - Men who Fell at Gallipoli or died of wounds sustained there
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Methodist War Memorial, Cloughfold. (IWM Ref: 18697 - 13 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Methodist War Memorial, Cloughfold. (IWM Ref: 18697 - 13 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Details | Nigel60830 | |
| Jack Clegg - Barnsley Marines | Linda571 | |
| Rossendale Great War Casualties (Rossendale Free Press) | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RMLI cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal with MID Clasp | Ian105013 |
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