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We remember Alexander Colbert
We remember Alexander Colbert
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
location
11 Stanley Terrace, Crook and Billy Row, Durham
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6162861
1901
1911
location
34 North Street, Tow Law, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6162855
1911
1917
employment
General Dealer
United Kingdom
Source:6162845
21st March 1917
1917
enlistment
Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom
Source:6162845
21st March 1917
1918
internment
pow
Source:6162845
March 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6162845
31st March 1918 - 24th December 1918
1919
location
Dan's Castle Tow Law, Co. Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6162845
October 1919
1919
service
British Army
Class Z Army
Source:6162845
22nd October 1919
service
British Army
Private
35637
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:881910
service
British Army
Private
35117
Yorkshire Regiment
Source:881910
1968
death
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:6162856
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Colbert |
| Source | 881910 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Stanley Terrace, Crook and Billy Row, Durham | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| 34 North Street, Tow Law, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Dan's Castle Tow Law, Co. Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known October 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 35637 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 35117 | Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Class Z Army |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Colbert | father |
Media
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 | Sarah900 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sarah900 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sarah900 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sarah900 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sarah900 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Private Colbert in Uniform. | Sarah900 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| I. C. R. C | john14663 |
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