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We remember Alfred William Crane
We remember Alfred William Crane
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
George Gower Crane
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1886
1888
sibling
Archibald Carden Crane
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1888
1893
sibling
Dorothy Ellen Crane
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1893
1895
sibling
Winifred Frances Crane
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1895
1914
dates
Age 26
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9th September 1914
1914
employment
Clerk
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9th September 1914
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
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9th September 1914
1914
location
27 Ellington Street, Holloway
United Kingdom
parents address
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9th September 1914
1916
events
Tried by Court Marshall
Military Discipline
Had been awaiting trial between 05.09.1916 and 08.09.1916. Sentence was that soldier not be committed to prison until further orders.
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10th September 1916
1916
missing
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15th September 1916
service
British Army
Private
E/327
Royal Fusiliers
32nd Battalion
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
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15th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
plot 10, row D, grave 38
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Crane |
| Source | 1004122 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Ellington Street, Holloway | United Kingdom | parents address | known 9th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | E/327 | Royal Fusiliers | 32nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Frances Crane | mother | ||
| Alfred Crane | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Gower Crane | brother | 1886 | |
| Archibald Carden Crane | brother | 1888 | |
| Dorothy Ellen Crane | sister | 1893 | |
| Winifred Frances Crane | sister | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palid | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-09 | 0" |
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Portrait photograph of Alfred William CranePrivate Alfred William Crane, E/327, served with the 32nd Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. He was killed in action on 15 September 1915 at Flers on the Somme. Private Crane is buried in London Cemetery and Extension Cemetery, Longueval. Photograph presented by his father, Alfred Crane.
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Portrait photograph of Alfred William CranePrivate Alfred William Crane, E/327, served with the 32nd Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. He was killed in action on 15 September 1915 at Flers on the Somme. Private Crane is buried in London Cemetery and Extension Cemetery, Longueval. Photograph presented by his father, Alfred Crane.Contributed by:
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Portrait photograph of Alfred William CranePrivate Alfred William Crane, E/327, served with the 32nd Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. He was killed in action on 15 September 1915 at Flers on the Somme. Private Crane is buried in London Cemetery and Extension Cemetery, Longueval.Contributed by:
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Portrait photograph of Alfred William CranePrivate Alfred William Crane, E/327, served with the 32nd Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. He was killed in action on 15 September 1915 at Flers on the Somme. Private Crane is buried in London Cemetery and Extension Cemetery, Longueval.Contributed by:
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Private Alfred William Crane E/327Private Alfred William Crane E/327. Unit: Royal Fusiliers. Death: 15 September 1916 Wounded and Missing in action at Flers Western FrontContributed by:
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Private Alfred William Crane E/327Private Alfred William Crane E/327. Unit: 32nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Death: 15 September 1915 Killed in action at Flers Western FrontContributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Commonwealth81368 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Commonwealth81368 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Commonwealth81368 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Free BMD | David143779 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of Alfred William Crane | Imperial1 | |
| Portrait photograph of Alfred William Crane | Imperial1 | |
| Portrait photograph of Alfred William Crane | Imperial1 | |
| Portrait photograph of Alfred William Crane | Imperial1 | |
| Private Alfred William Crane E/327 | James201 | |
| Private Alfred William Crane E/327 | James201 |
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