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We remember Albert Beckett
We remember Albert Beckett
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Laura Beckett
Source:8580233
1879
1883
1883
location
8,Eden St, Off New Hall Lane, Preston,Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8156629
1883
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:8580233
1901
1901
employment
Mechanic
P
United Kingdom
Source:8580233
1901
1901
location
8 Rigby St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8580233
1901
1906
children
Arthur Beckett
Source:8580235
1906
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:8580235
1911
1911
employment
Window Cleaner
Self-employed
P
United Kingdom
Source:8580235
1911
1911
location
15, Turner St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8580235
1911
1915
dates
Age 32
Source:8156629
7th August 1915
1915
enlistment
Holsworthy New South Wales
Australia
Source:8156629
7th August 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2582
56th Battalion
Source:8580224
7th August 1915 - 30th November 1916
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2582
HMAT Euripdes A14
20th Infantry Battalion
Source:8156629
2nd November 1915
1916
dates
Age 33
Source:8156629
30th November 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8580224
30th November 1916
events
Leaving Australia
Embarkation details
Sydney
Australia
Source:8580240
marriage
Mary Agnes Wilks
Source:8580238
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8156629
30th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:8580224
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Beckett |
| Source | 8156629 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Turner St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 8 Rigby St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| 8,Eden St, Off New Hall Lane, Preston,Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1883 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2582 | 56th Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2582 | HMAT Euripdes A14 | 20th Infantry Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Beckett | son | 1906 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Beckett | sister | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Agnes Wilks | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Embarkation details from Australia | Preston43148 | |
| New Zealanders Killed in WW! | Preston43148 | |
| St Mary's, Preston War memorial | Preston43148 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's WW1 Memorial, Preston | Preston43148 |
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