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We remember Albert Thomas Aldridge
We remember Albert Thomas Aldridge
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
enlistment
Source:7660307
20th October 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
14445
Royal Marine Artillery - HMS NEPTUNE
Source:7660307
26th July 1915 - 13th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
14445
Royal Marine Artillery
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:7660307
14th February 1918 - 1st April 1918
1918
dates
Age 21
Source:8594260
1st April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
RMA/14445
Royal Marine Artillery
4th Royal Marine Battalion (R M Depot Deal)
Source:9603505
1st April 1918
location
Naunton Beauchamp, Pershore, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8594260
1918
death
Accidentally killed by gun explosion
Source:8594260
Source:7660307
1st April 1918
burial
Deal, Kent
Kent
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
C/2/1220
Source:8594260
Source:9603509
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Thomas |
| Initials | AT |
| Last Name | Aldridge |
| Source | 7660307 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naunton Beauchamp, Pershore, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 14445 | Royal Marine Artillery - HMS NEPTUNE | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 14445 | Royal Marine Artillery | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Gunner | |
| Royal Navy | RMA/14445 | Royal Marine Artillery | 4th Royal Marine Battalion (R M Depot Deal) | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny | mother | ||
| Joseph Aldridge | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Neptune at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Neptune at the Battle of Jutland
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Deal Cemetery, Walmer (St. Mary's) & Kingsdown (St. John's). KentMore about Deal Cemetery, Walmer (St. Mary's) & Kingsdown (St. John's). Kent
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 | Edward43379 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Terry7885 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Terry7885 |
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