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We remember Albert Cowling
We remember Albert Cowling
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
George Henry Cowling
Source:8491406
1883
1885
sibling
Edith Annie Cowling
Source:8491406
1885
1888
sibling
Maurice Cowling
Source:8491406
1888
1890
sibling
Samuel Cowling
Source:8491406
1890
1895
sibling
Alice Cowling
Source:8491406
1895
1897
1901
location
Main Street, Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8491405
April 1901
1911
employment
Farm Horseman
Mother
Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8491406
April 1911
1911
location
Reedness, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8491406
April 1911
1914
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8491522
25th August 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Pte. Albert Cowling, who is a member of the YOYLI serving in France has been seriously wounded and has been conveyed to Rouen Base hospital, where his leg has had to be amputated.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8491521
18th August 1915 - 20th August 1915
service
British Army
Private
12133
Yorkshire Light Infantry
6th Bn
Source:8491408
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8491518
1915
death
Died of wounds
Rouen
France
Source:8491509
Source:8491408
20th August 1915
burial
Rouen
France
A. 2. 28.
Source:8491509
sibling
John Cowling
Source:8491405
sibling
Emma Cowling
Source:8491405
sibling
Ada Cowling
Source:8491405
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Cowling |
| Source | 985933 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street, Reedness, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Reedness, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12133 | Yorkshire Light Infantry | 6th Bn | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Cowling | mother | ||
| Maurice Cowling | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cowling | brother | ||
| Emma Cowling | sister | ||
| Ada Cowling | sister | ||
| Maurice Cowling | brother | 1888 | |
| George Henry Cowling | brother | 1883 | |
| Edith Annie Cowling | sister | 1885 | |
| Samuel Cowling | brother | 1890 | |
| Alice Cowling | sister | 1895 |
Media
Media
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Whitgift War Memorial dedicationPhotograph of dedication service showing the Memorial to the right of the Church.Contributed by:
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Whitgift War Memorial dedicationPhotograph of crowd in front of the pub adjacent to the Church, looking along Reedness Main Street.Contributed by:
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The plaque sent to Alberts mother after his death.Alberts mother had 2 holes drilled in the plaque so it could be hung on the wall. The documents that came with it are missing.Contributed by:
Edward73640 -
Soldiers' Small Book - Albert CowlingThe 'Small Book', in a waterproof cover, held in the Museum at the Goole Library.Contributed by:
Alan68334 -
Soldiers' Small Book - Albert CowlingPersonal details of Albert Cowling contained within the 'Small Book', held in the Museum at Goole Library.Contributed by:
Alan68334 -
Private Albert Cowling #12133Wearing uniform of Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Contributed by:
Janet93994
Communities
Communities
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Wesleyan Methodist Church, Reedness - Roll of HonourMore about Wesleyan Methodist Church, Reedness - Roll of Honour
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Roll of Honour of Goole and DistrictMore about Roll of Honour of Goole and District
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Alan68334 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Albert Cowling | Alan68334 | |
| Reedness soldier badly wounded | Alan68334 | |
| Died of Wounds - Albert Cowling | Alan68334 | |
| In Memoriam - Cowling | Alan68334 | |
| First World War items held in East Riding Museums Service collections | Alan68334 | |
| Albert Cowling DofB | Janet93994 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Whitgift War Memorial | Alan68334 | |
| Whitgift War Memorial dedication | Alan68334 | |
| Whitgift War Memorial dedication | Alan68334 | |
| The plaque sent to Alberts mother after his death. | Edward73640 | |
| Soldiers' Small Book - Albert Cowling | Alan68334 | |
| Soldiers' Small Book - Albert Cowling | Alan68334 | |
| Private Albert Cowling #12133 | Janet93994 |
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