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We remember Charles Alford
We remember Charles Alford
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Edward Alford
Source:8889763
1877
1878
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:8889761
3rd April 1881
1881
location
4 Thorney Wood Place, Sneinton Road, Sneinton, Nottingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8889761
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
William Alford
Source:8889763
1882
1883
sibling
Jenny Alford
Source:8889763
1883
1885
sibling
May Alford
Source:8889763
1885
1887
sibling
Ernest Alford
Source:8889763
1887
1890
sibling
Walter Alford
Source:8889763
17th July 1890
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:8889763
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Ten Bells (Public House) 40 Red Lion Street, Nottingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8889763
5th April 1891
1898
dates
Age 21
Source:8889767
8th October 1898
1898
marriage
Edith Alford nee Paling
Source:8889769
8th October 1898 - September 1907
1900
children
Charles William Alford
Source:8889767
1900
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:8889764
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Telephone Wireman
General Post Office Telephones
Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8889764
31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Court B, Rutland Street, Leicester, Leicestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8889764
31st March 1901
1907
dates
Age 29
Source:8889769
September 1907
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:8889765
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Construction Wireman
Probably General Post Office Telephones
Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8889765
2nd April 1911
1911
location
A lodger at - 3 Clareston Road, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8889765
2nd April 1911
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
71175
Royal Engineers
39th (Motor) Air Line Section
Source:7276787
5th April 1918
1918
dates
Age 39
Source:8890146
6th April 1918
enlistment
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:8889771
service
British Army
Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment)
15th Battalion
Source:8890114
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:7276787
1918
death
Died of wounds
Charles Alford died in a Salonika hospital from injuries received in an accident whilst he was on military service. He was 39.
Salonika - now called Thessaloniki
Greece
Source:7276787
Source:8890146
6th April 1918
burial
Langada Street, Salonika - now named Thessaloniki
Greece
Grave Reference: 1389
Source:7276787
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Alford |
| Source | 12058 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Court B, Rutland Street, Leicester, Leicestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 4 Thorney Wood Place, Sneinton Road, Sneinton, Nottingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| A lodger at - 3 Clareston Road, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Ten Bells (Public House) 40 Red Lion Street, Nottingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment) | 15th Battalion | |||
| British Army | 71175 | Royal Engineers | 39th (Motor) Air Line Section | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles William Alford | son | 1900 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Alford nee Bingham | mother | ||
| Edward Alford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Alford | brother | 1877 | |
| William Alford | brother | 1882 | |
| Jenny Alford | sister | 1883 | |
| May Alford | sister | 1885 | |
| Ernest Alford | brother | 1887 | |
| Walter Alford | brother | 17th July 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Alford nee Paling | wife | 8th October 1898 |
Media
Media
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Charles Alford's GravestoneCharles Alford's Gravestone - from the Nottinghamshire County Council online Roll of Honour website.
Contributed by:
Keith22624
Communities
Communities
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Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters)More about Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters)
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Basford Registration District Nottinghamshire | Keith22624 | |
| Nottinghamshire Marriages, 1528-1929 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Nottingham Registration District Nottinghamshire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Leicester Registration District County Leicestershire | Keith22624 | |
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Keith22624 | |
| Nottinghamshire County Council Online War Memorial | Keith22624 | |
| Nottinghamshire County Council Online War Memorial | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 265329 Walter Alford Sherwood Foresters | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 | |
| Charles Alford's Gravestone | Keith22624 |
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