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We remember Albert Coombs
We remember Albert Coombs
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Annie Coombs
Source:9299365
1876
1879
sibling
Frank Coombs
Source:9299365
1879
1883
sibling
Fred Coombs
Source:9299365
1883
1884
sibling
Beatrice Coombs
Source:9299365
1884
1886
sibling
Thomas Coombs
Source:9219348
1886
1888
sibling
Shem Coombs
Source:9219348
1888
1890
sibling
Percy Coombs
Source:9219348
1890
1892
1895
sibling
Maude Coombs
Source:9219348
1895
1899
sibling
Lily Coombs
Source:9219348
1899
1901
location
Cuckoo Lane, Spring Gardens, Frome
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9299365
1901 - 1911
1911
employment
Wood Sawyer Brush Manufacture
United Kingdom
Source:9219348
1911
service
British Army
Driver
86089
Royal Field Artillery
15th Reserve Bty
Source:9219346
location
Spring Gardens, Frome, Somerset.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9219346
1915
death
Unknown
Died of pneumonia
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9219346
Source:9219349
26th February 1915
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
K. 14. 2
Source:9219346
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Coombs |
| Source | 9219343 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuckoo Lane, Spring Gardens, Frome | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1911 | |
| Spring Gardens, Frome, Somerset. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 86089 | Royal Field Artillery | 15th Reserve Bty | Driver |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Shem Coombs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coombs | brother | 1886 | |
| Shem Coombs | brother | 1888 | |
| Percy Coombs | brother | 1890 | |
| Maude Coombs | sister | 1895 | |
| Lily Coombs | sister | 1899 | |
| Annie Coombs | sister | 1876 | |
| Frank Coombs | brother | 1879 | |
| Fred Coombs | brother | 1883 | |
| Beatrice Coombs | sister | 1884 |
Media
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Cross of SacrificeDriver Albert Coombs is buried in Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth. (Image 5/2013)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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Highland Road Cemetery, PortsmouthMore about Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Andrew13060 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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