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We remember Albert Purcell
We remember Albert Purcell
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Thomas Purcell
Source:8503786
1875
1876
sibling
Eliza Purcell
Source:8503786
1876
1881
sibling
George Purcell
Source:8503786
1881
1883
sibling
Alfred Purcell
Source:8503786
1883
1885
sibling
Henry Purcell
Source:8503786
1885
1887
sibling
John Purcell
Source:8503786
1887
1888
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:8503786
5th April 1891
1891
location
Essex Place, Newhaven
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503786
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Margaret Purcell
Source:8503786
1891
1901
location
Industrial School, North Common, Chailey
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8504229
31st March 1901
1906
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
4/120
Royal Naval Division
Howe Battalion
Source:9628714
5th October 1906 - 18th February 1915
1906
location
36 Brighton Road, Newhaven, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9628714
1906
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8503792
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Steward
Penney and Sons
Deptford
United Kingdom
Source:8503792
2nd April 1911
1911
location
SS Algeiba, Crown Wharf, Deptford, London
United Kingdom
Source:8503792
2nd April 1911
1915
location
8 West View Terrace, South Heighton,near Newhaven
United Kingdom
Source:9628714
1915
employment
Merchant Navy
Source:7890635
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Purcell |
| Source | 7890635 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Brighton Road, Newhaven, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1906 | |
| 8 West View Terrace, South Heighton,near Newhaven | United Kingdom | known 1915 | ||
| Essex Place, Newhaven | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Industrial School, North Common, Chailey | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| SS Algeiba, Crown Wharf, Deptford, London | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Merchant Navy
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 4/120 | Royal Naval Division | Howe Battalion | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mercantile Marine War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Ann Purcell | mother | ||
| Terence Purcell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Purcell | brother | 1875 | |
| Eliza Purcell | sister | 1876 | |
| George Purcell | brother | 1881 | |
| Alfred Purcell | brother | 1883 | |
| Henry Purcell | brother | 1885 | |
| John Purcell | brother | 1887 | |
| Margaret Purcell | sister | 1891 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen: 1914-1918 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 | |
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Merchant Navy Seamen | John72644 | |
| WW1 Medals | John72644 |
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