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We remember Albert Carr
We remember Albert Carr
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Sarah Ellen Carr
Source:8621520
1877
1878
sibling
Miles Wm Carr
Source:8621520
1878
1882
sibling
Thomas Carr
Source:8621520
1882
1883
sibling
Arthur Carr
Source:8621520
1883
1884
1886
sibling
Maggie Carr
Source:8621520
1886
1888
sibling
Richard Carr
Source:8621520
1888
1890
sibling
Frederick Carr
Source:8621520
1890
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:8621520
1891
1891
location
6 Cave Street Preston Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8621520
1891
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:8621523
1901
1901
employment
Cotton spinner
Source:8621523
1901
1901
location
60 Caroline Street South, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8621523
1901
1915
service
British Army
Private
1st King's Own
Source:8634205
March 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
8459
King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8621537
1st July 1916
enlistment
Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8621537
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8459
Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:719321
service
British Army
Corporal
8459
Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:719321
1916
death
Died of wounds
Somme
France
Source:8621540
Source:8621537
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 5 D and 12 B
Source:8621540
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Carr |
| Source | 719321 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cave Street Preston Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 60 Caroline Street South, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8459 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 8459 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 8459 | King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1st King's Own | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Carr | mother | ||
| Richard Carr | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ellen Carr | sister | 1877 | |
| Miles Wm Carr | brother | 1878 | |
| Thomas Carr | brother | 1882 | |
| Arthur Carr | brother | 1883 | |
| Maggie Carr | sister | 1886 | |
| Richard Carr | brother | 1888 | |
| Frederick Carr | brother | 1890 |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Carr.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Albert Carr for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Albert Carr. Address: 6 Oxley Rd, Preston. Occupation: Farm Servant. Regiment: 1st Batt King’s Own Royal Lancasters. Rank and Regimental Number: Private 8459. Date of Death: July 1st 1916. Place where killed or injury received: On the Somme. Remarks: None.
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Preston Roll of Honour, Harris Library, PrestonPanel showing some of the men from the King's Own Royal RegimentContributed by:
Preston43155
Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43155 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Preston43155 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photo of Private Carr in a trench | Preston43155 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Carr. | Preston485 | |
| Preston Roll of Honour, Harris Library, Preston | Preston43155 |
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