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We remember Alfred William Crann
We remember Alfred William Crann
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1895
sibling
George
Source:8849185
1895
1897
sibling
Godfrey Herbert
Source:8849188
1897
1911
employment
Apprentice Machine Minder
Amalagmated Press Ltd
Source:8963602
1911
1911
location
1 Rutt's Terrace New Cross , Deptford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8848321
1911
1912
enlistment
Source:8848292
6th February 1912
1912
service
British Army
Rifleman
1277
London Regiment
6th lond Battalion
Source:8848292
6th February 1912 - 8th July 1916
1912
dates
Age 18
Source:8848307
1912
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8963676
1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound and shrapnel in arm and back
Hospital/Institution
Source:8963676
29th September 1915
1916
location
The Royal Oak, Lidgate, Newmarket, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8963675
1916
1916
discharge
Source:8848292
8th July 1916
1922
marriage
Lilian K. James
Source:8849168
1922 - 1963
1979
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:8849169
1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Crann |
| Source | 8848307 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rutt's Terrace New Cross , Deptford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| The Royal Oak, Lidgate, Newmarket, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1277 | London Regiment | 6th lond Battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Alfred John Crann | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George | brother | 1895 | |
| Godfrey Herbert | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian K. James | wife | 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6'2" |
Media
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BadgeCap badge for the 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles). The badge was in use from 1908 until 1935. Image from the Imperial War Museum
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Attestation 1912British Army Service Records extract showing Attestation details in 1912. Image from 'Lives' , IWM.Contributed by:
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WoundsBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of wounds. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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AddressBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of address. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Medals and next of kinBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of medals awarded and next of kin. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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LoosBritish Army Service Records extract showing details of wound. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Medical notes 1912British Army Service Records extract of medical inspection. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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DischargeBritish Army Service Records extract showing details medical at discharge. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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CharacterBritish Army Service Records extract giving details of character. Image from 'Lives', IWM.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Badge | Susan26537 | |
| Attestation 1912 | Susan26537 | |
| Wounds | Susan26537 | |
| Address | Susan26537 | |
| Medals and next of kin | Susan26537 | |
| Loos | Susan26537 | |
| Medical notes 1912 | Susan26537 | |
| Discharge | Susan26537 | |
| Character | Susan26537 |
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