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We remember Albert Nurton
We remember Albert Nurton
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
William Henry Nurton
Source:9054082
1881
1883
sibling
Ethel Sylvia Nurton
Source:9054082
1883
1885
sibling
Robert Clifford Nurton
Source:9054082
1885
1890
1891
location
The Borough, Montacute, near Yeovil, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9054077
5th April 1891
1894
dates
Age 4
Source:9054093
March 1894
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9054082
31st March 1901
1901
location
37 Wellington Square, St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9054082
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9054083
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Footman
Elizabeth Frances Carbonell
Kensington, London
United Kingdom
Source:9054083
2nd April 1911
1911
location
A Servant employed at - 114 Queens Gate, Kensington, London SW
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9054083
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 24
Source:9054075
13th April 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Not known
Nanango, South Burnett Region, Queensland
Australia
Source:9054075
13th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Nanango, South Burnett Region, Queensland
Australia
Source:9054075
13th April 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
533
Australian Infantry
26th Battalion
Source:9054075
13th April 1915 - 29th January 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9054075
4th September 1915 - 9th January 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9054075
10th January 1916 - 4th March 1919
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
533
Imperial Camel Corps
1st (Australian) Battalion attached to Machine Gun Section
Source:9054075
30th January 1916 - 27th December 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
533
Camel Transport Corps
Source:9054075
28th December 1916 - 31st October 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Serjeant
533
Camel Transport Corps
Source:9054075
1st November 1917 - 31st January 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Company Quartermaster Sergeant
533
Camel Transport Corps
Source:9054075
1st February 1918 - 16th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9054075
16th June 1919
1967
dates
Age 76
Source:9056521
17th March 1967
1967
location
'Milvains', Phillip Island off the coast of Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
their own address
Source:9056521
17th March 1967
1967
dates
Age 76
Source:9053539
3rd June 1967
1967
death
Not War Related
Albert Nurton died nearly 40 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 76.
Phillip Island off the coast of Melbourne Victoria
Australia
Source:9053539
3rd June 1967
burial
Springvale, Melbourne, Victoria
Australia
Source:9053539
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Nurton |
| Source | 8337349 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Milvains', Phillip Island off the coast of Melbourne, Victoria | Australia | their own address | known 17th March 1967 | |
| 37 Wellington Square, St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| A Servant employed at - 114 Queens Gate, Kensington, London SW | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Borough, Montacute, near Yeovil, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 533 | Australian Infantry | 26th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 533 | Imperial Camel Corps | 1st (Australian) Battalion attached to Machine Gun Section | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 533 | Camel Transport Corps | Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 533 | Camel Transport Corps | Serjeant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 533 | Camel Transport Corps | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Nurton | mother | ||
| Robert Pittard Nurton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Nurton | brother | 1881 | |
| Ethel Sylvia Nurton | sister | 1883 | |
| Robert Clifford Nurton | brother | 1885 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiar | Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-13 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Albert Nurton's Grave MarkerAlbert Nurton's Grave Marker in Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, Melbourne, Victoria - From the Billion Graves website with thanks to "Paulwuzwere" for the photograph
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A Photograph of Albert NurtonA Photograph of Albert Nurton from the National Archives of Australia, Discovering ANZACS website.
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Albert Nurton letter Anzac Commemorative Medallion17-03-1967 Letter from Albert Nurton requesting the authorities be prompted to issue him with an Anzac Commemorative MedallionContributed by:
Keith22624 -
Albert Nurton letter Anzac Commemorative Medallion01-06-1967 Letter from Albert Nurton chasing up his Anzac Commemorative MedallionContributed by:
Keith22624 -
Anzac Commemorative Medallion FRONTAnzac Commemorative Medallion FRONT - the subject of Albert Nurton's March and June 1967 letters.Contributed by:
Keith22624 -
Anzac Commemorative Medallion REARAnzac Commemorative Medallion REAR - the subject of Albert Nurton's March and June 1967 letters.Contributed by:
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Gilbert Hughes 1927 letter re Albert Nurton PAGE 1Gilbert Hughes' letter of 13-10-1927 seeking the whereabouts of CQMS Albert NurtonContributed by:
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Gilbert Hughes 1927 letter re Albert Nurton PAGE 2Gilbert Hughes' letter of 13-10-1927 seeking the whereabouts of CQMS Albert Nurton (reverse / second page)Contributed by:
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Response to Gilbert Hughes 1927 letter18 October 1927 reply from the Australian Army Authorities to Gilbert Hughes 1927 letter - the reply making the connection with 533 CQMS Albert Nurton of the Australian Imperial Force, Camel Transport Corps.Contributed by:
Keith22624
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Yeovil Registration District | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Axbridge Registration District, Somerset | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 Census of Brockley, Lewisham, London | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for Lieutenant Gilbert Noel Hughes - Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Keith22624 | |
| Australian Defence website entry on the Anzac Commemorative Medallion | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Nurton's Grave Marker | Keith22624 | |
| A Photograph of Albert Nurton | Keith22624 | |
| Albert Nurton letter Anzac Commemorative Medallion | Keith22624 | |
| Albert Nurton letter Anzac Commemorative Medallion | Keith22624 | |
| Anzac Commemorative Medallion FRONT | Keith22624 | |
| Anzac Commemorative Medallion REAR | Keith22624 | |
| Gilbert Hughes 1927 letter re Albert Nurton PAGE 1 | Keith22624 | |
| Gilbert Hughes 1927 letter re Albert Nurton PAGE 2 | Keith22624 | |
| Response to Gilbert Hughes 1927 letter | Keith22624 |
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