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We remember Albert Spencer
We remember Albert Spencer
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1888
sibling
Alice Spencer
Source:8447950
1888
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:8447950
1891
1891
location
Grange Lane, Accrington, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8447950
1891
1892
sibling
Jane Spencer
Source:8447952
1892
1894
sibling
William E Spencer
Source:8447952
1894
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:8447952
1901
1901
employment
Apprentice Cabinet Making
United Kingdom
Source:8447952
1901
1901
location
Manor Street, Accrington, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8447952
1901
1915
employment
Cabinet Maker
Source:8394542
4th September 1915
1916
dates
Age 31
Source:8394542
8th May 1916
1916
enlistment
Liverpool, New South Wales
Australia
Source:8394542
8th May 1916
1918
hospitalisation
Bullet wound abdomen
Hospital/Institution
Source:8394542
20th May 1918
1918
dates
Age 33
Source:8447945
21st May 1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
14497
Australian Army Medical Corps
Source:8447945
1918
death
Died of wounds
Bullet wound in abdomen
France
Source:8447945
Source:8394542
21st May 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:8447945
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Spencer |
| Source | 8394542 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Lane, Accrington, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Manor Street, Accrington, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 14497 | Australian Army Medical Corps | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Spencer | father | ||
| Jane Spencer | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Spencer | sister | 1888 | |
| Jane Spencer | sister | 1892 | |
| William E Spencer | brother | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-08 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 | Charlotte33 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Papers in IWM Collections | Charlotte33 |
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