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We remember Herbert Aldridge
We remember Herbert Aldridge
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Thomas Aldridge
Source:8540338
1878
1879
birth
Source:7736280
June 1879
1881
location
28 Queen Street, Bray, Berkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8540338
3rd April 1881
1902
marriage
Clara Elizabeth Grove
Source:8540339
29th October 1902
1904
children
Kathleen Aldridge
Source:8540355
22nd February 1904
1905
children
Mary Eileen Aldridge
Source:8540355
15th September 1905
1911
employment
Brewers Traveller
Source:8540339
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Meadowscroft, Hitcham, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8540339
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Arthur Grove Aldridge
Source:8540355
3rd October 1913
1916
employment
Commercial Traveller
Source:7736280
5th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
5911
Durham Light Infantry
2/7 Battalion
Source:7736280
5th September 1916 - 6th November 1916
1916
enlistment
Slough, Bucks
United Kingdom
Source:7736280
5th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
5911
Durham Light Infantry
5th Reserve
Source:7736280
6th November 1916 - 12th January 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7736280
10th January 1917 - 11th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
5911
Durham Light Infantry
1/5 Battalion
Source:7736280
12th January 1917 - 12th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
17550
S7 Depot
73
Source:7736280
12th April 1917 - 13th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
201147
Durham Light Infantry
5th Reserve
Source:7736280
13th July 1917 - 12th November 1917
1917
dates
Age 38
Source:7736280
12th November 1917
1917
discharge
Source:7736280
12th November 1917
1917
location
Meadow Croft, Hitcham, Taplow, Bucks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7736280
12th December 1917
service
British Army
Private
5/17550
Durham Light Infantry
Source:8681
service
British Army
Private
201147
Durham Light Infantry
Source:8681
1918
death
Windsor district
United Kingdom
Source:8540381
1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Aldridge |
| Source | 8681 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Queen Street, Bray, Berkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Meadow Croft, Hitcham, Taplow, Bucks | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th December 1917 | |
| Meadowscroft, Hitcham, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5/17550 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 201147 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 5911 | Durham Light Infantry | 2/7 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5911 | Durham Light Infantry | 5th Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 5911 | Durham Light Infantry | 1/5 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 17550 | S7 Depot | 73 | Private | |
| British Army | 201147 | Durham Light Infantry | 5th Reserve | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Aldridge | daughter | 22nd February 1904 | |
| Mary Eileen Aldridge | daughter | 15th September 1905 | |
| Arthur Grove Aldridge | son | 3rd October 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza A | mother | ||
| Thomas G Aldridge | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Aldridge | brother | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Elizabeth Grove | wife | 29th October 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-05 | 5'8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | David35299 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David35299 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David35299 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | David35299 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | David35299 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | David35299 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial, Hitcham, Buckinghamshire | David35299 |
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