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We remember James Albert Gentle
We remember James Albert Gentle
Timeline
Timeline
1865
1881
location
8 Lower Horseley Fields, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8644010
3rd April 1881
1894
employment
Postman
Evesham, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8643982
21st July 1894
1894
marriage
Louisa Maria Mason
Source:8643982
21st July 1894
1894
location
St Lawrence, Evesham, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8643982
21st July 1894
1895
children
John Gentle
Source:8643981
1895
1897
children
Harry Gentle
Source:8643981
1897
1911
employment
Shop keeper (grocery)
Self
Trafford Park, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8643981
2nd April 1911
1911
location
117 Second Avenue, Trafford Park, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8643981
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Tinsmith
United Kingdom
Source:8643984
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
Worcestershire Regiment
10th Battalion
Source:8642094
9th November 1914 - 12th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:8642094
13th March 1915 - 12th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sergeant
9730
Worcestershire Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:8642094
13th August 1915 - 31st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
TR9/28262
Training Reserve
46th Battalion
Source:8642094
1st September 1916 - 1st November 1916
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8642095
1916
death
Not War Related
Died from heart failure
Swanage
United Kingdom
Source:8642103
Source:8642094
1st November 1916
burial
Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:8642103
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Albert |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Gentle |
| Source | 8642093 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Second Avenue, Trafford Park, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 8 Lower Horseley Fields, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| St Lawrence, Evesham, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st July 1894 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Worcestershire Regiment | Lance Corporal | |||
| British Army | Worcestershire Regiment | 10th Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 9730 | Worcestershire Regiment | 13th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | TR9/28262 | Training Reserve | 46th Battalion | Sergeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gentle | son | 1895 | |
| Harry Gentle | son | 1897 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Gentle | mother | ||
| John Gentle | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Maria Mason | wife | 21st July 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | hazel | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'7" |
Media
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James Albert Gentle headstoneJames Albert Gentle CWG headstone, Northbrook Cemetery, Swanage, Dorset
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James Albert Gentle burial recordRecord of burial of James Albert Gentle in Swanage on 5 November 1916Contributed by:
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James Albert Gentle birth record 1865Copy of GRO record of birth registration of James Albert Gentle 1865Contributed by:
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James Albert Gentle 1911 CensusCopy of James Albert Gentle Census return 1911Contributed by:
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James Albert Gentle marriage record 1894Copy of James Albert Gentle marriage record 1894Contributed by:
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James Albert Gentle service record 01Copy of James Albert Gentle service record page 1Contributed by:
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James Albert Gentle service record 02Copy of James Albert Gentle service record page 2Contributed by:
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James Albert Gentle 1881 CensusCopy of James Albert Gentle Census return 1881Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Swanage (Northbrook) CemeteryMore about Swanage (Northbrook) Cemetery
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Albert Gentle headstone | Andrew2491 | |
| James Albert Gentle burial record | Andrew2491 | |
| James Albert Gentle birth record 1865 | Andrew2491 | |
| James Albert Gentle 1911 Census | Andrew2491 | |
| James Albert Gentle marriage record 1894 | Andrew2491 | |
| James Albert Gentle service record 01 | Andrew2491 | |
| James Albert Gentle service record 02 | Andrew2491 | |
| James Albert Gentle 1881 Census | Andrew2491 |
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