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We remember Albert James Ruffin Chessell
We remember Albert James Ruffin Chessell
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
location
Furzyhurst, Northwood, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8883951
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
8/1515
Hampshire Regiment
1/8th Battalion
Source:792761
service
British Army
Rifleman
330279
Hampshire Regiment
1/8th Battalion
Source:8883953
1917
death
Killed in Action
Palestine, State of
Source:8883953
19th April 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert James Ruffin |
| Initials | AJR |
| Last Name | Chessell |
| Source | 8883950 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzyhurst, Northwood, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8/1515 | Hampshire Regiment | 1/8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 330279 | Hampshire Regiment | 1/8th Battalion | Rifleman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet nee Chiverton | mother | ||
| William Chessell | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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1/8th Bn Hampshire Regiment (Isle of Wight Rifles)More about 1/8th Bn Hampshire Regiment (Isle of Wight Rifles)
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Northwood and Gurnard War MemorialsMore about Northwood and Gurnard War Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Geoffrey575 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Geoffrey575 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Geoffrey575 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography | Geoffrey575 |
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