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We remember Alfred Ernest Pelham Colbran
We remember Alfred Ernest Pelham Colbran
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Albert E
Source:8798165
1887
1893
sibling
Ethel M
Source:8798165
1893
1895
1901
location
Ivy Terrace, Station Road, Polegate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8798165
31st March 1901
1911
location
7 St James Terrace, Polegate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8798173
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Sapper
285
Royal Engineers
Source:882273
1915
death
Source:7368189
29th March 1915
burial
Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:7368189
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Ernest Pelham |
| Initials | AEP |
| Last Name | Colbran |
| Source | 7368189 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 St James Terrace, Polegate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Ivy Terrace, Station Road, Polegate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 285 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Colbran | mother | ||
| John Colbran | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert E | brother | 1887 | |
| Ethel M | sister | 1893 |
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Remembered with HonourSapper Alfred Ernest Colbran is buried in Hailsham Cememtery.
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Hailsham CemeterySapper E Colbran is buried in Hailsham Cemetery, plot 1530.
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Polegate Parish ChurchErnest Colbran is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St John's Parish Church, Polegate.Contributed by:
John65615
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Ernest pelham Colbran | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Cemetery | John65615 | |
| Polegate Parish Church | John65615 |
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