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We remember Alfred John Cole
We remember Alfred John Cole
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
Cross Road, Broome, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8615628
6th April 1891
1901
location
Mores Cottages, Ilketshall St John, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8615628
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Seaman
United Kingdom
Source:8615628
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Scarborough, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8615628
5th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14570
West Yorkshire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:8615628
5th September 1914 - 18th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
14570
West Yorkshire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:8615628
19th October 1914 - 5th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Hospital Admission
Hospital/Institution
Source:8615628
7th January 1915 - 18th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
14570
West Yorkshire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:8615628
6th June 1915 - 20th September 1916
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8615628
26th August 1915 - 13th November 1917
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
14570
West Yorkshire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:8615628
21st September 1916 - 7th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
14570
West Yorkshire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:8615628
8th July 1917 - 13th May 1918
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:8615628
14th November 1917 - 30th November 1919
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8614094
19th November 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded at Duty
Hospital/Institution
Source:8615628
9th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Regimental Sergeant Major
West Yorkshire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:8615628
14th May 1918 - 20th February 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Admitted to Hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:8615628
28th June 1918
1918
awards
Italian Croce di Guerra
Other War Service Award
Source:8614197
29th November 1918
1919
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
56007
York & Lancaster Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8615627
21st February 1919 - 8th February 1920
1920
location
Prospect Place, Broome, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8615627
8th February 1920
1920
marriage
Florence Saker nee Bullen
Source:8615627
1920
1921
children
Kenneth J Cole
Source:8615627
1921
1922
children
Alan N Cole
Source:8615627
1922
1924
children
Leslie A Cole
Source:8615627
1924
1927
children
Norman R Cole
Source:8615627
1927
1929
children
David R Cole
Source:8615627
1929
1932
children
Dorothy J Cole
Source:8615627
1932
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
14570
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:883763
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
56007
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:883763
1962
death
Unknown
Lothingland Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8615627
1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Cole |
| Source | 8615628 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Road, Broome, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1891 | |
| Mores Cottages, Ilketshall St John, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Prospect Place, Broome, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th February 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14570 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 56007 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 14570 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14570 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 14570 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 14570 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 14570 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Acting Regimental Sergeant Major | ||
| British Army | 56007 | York & Lancaster Regiment | 8th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Italian Croce di Guerra | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth J Cole | son | 1921 | |
| Alan N Cole | son | 1922 | |
| Leslie A Cole | son | 1924 | |
| Norman R Cole | son | 1927 | |
| David R Cole | son | 1929 | |
| Dorothy J Cole | daughter | 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Cole nee Sparkes | mother | ||
| Edward Cole | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Saker nee Bullen | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-05 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Distinguished Conduct MedalObverse (shown) King George V. Reverse FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD
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WW1 ITALIAN CROCE DI GUERRA - FOR VALOURRecorded in Service Record & Published in London Gazette 29 Nov.1918. Page 14099 Croce di Guerra. Page 14100...14570 Company Serjeant- Major (acting Regimental Serjeant-Major) Alfred John Cole DCM, 11th Bn. West Yorkshire Regiment (Broome, Norfolk)Contributed by:
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Birth RecordTranscription of Register Entry confirming full name Alfred JohnContributed by:
Cynthia60869
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Distinguished Conduct Medal | Cynthia60869 | |
| WW1 ITALIAN CROCE DI GUERRA - FOR VALOUR | Cynthia60869 | |
| Short Biography part 2 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Short Biography part 1 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Birth Record | Cynthia60869 |
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