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We remember Eric Claud Hatton Alford
We remember Eric Claud Hatton Alford
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Vyvyan Vernon O Alford
Source:8549359
1888
1889
1890
sibling
Phayre Penelope D Alford
Source:8549359
1890
1891
location
6 Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8549633
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Clymon Rupert H Alford
Source:8549359
1891
1894
sibling
Victor Cyril B C Alford
Source:8549359
1894
1895
sibling
Attie Esme V Alford
Source:8549359
1895
1898
sibling
Violet Edna M Alford
Source:8549359
1898
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:8549359
31st March 1901
1901
location
13 Huntsmoor Road, Wandsworth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8549633
31st March 1901
1901
sibling
Ivy Annie D Alford
Source:8549359
1901
1913
marriage
Daisy Caroline Alford nee Buckingham
Source:8549362
21st December 1913
1915
children
Ruby Daisy Alford
Source:8549362
11th October 1915
1915
location
11 Lincoln Road, Worcester Park, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8549362
1st December 1915
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:8549362
11th December 1915
1915
employment
Office Manager
Possibly insurance related
Worcester Park, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8549362
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Epsom, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8549362
11th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
124428
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8549362
11th December 1915 - 14th February 1919
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8549362
12th April 1916 - 14th February 1919
1917
hospitalisation
"Shell wound back - slight"
Hospital/Institution
Source:8549362
13th September 1917 - 16th October 1917
1919
dates
Age 30
Source:8549362
14th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8549362
14th February 1919
1958
dates
Age 68
Source:8549627
March 1958
1958
death
Not War Related
Eric Claud Hatton Alford's death was recorded in Acle (Norfolk) in quarter ending March 1958. He died thirty years beyond the end of the Great War. He was 68.
Acle, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8549627
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Claud Hatton |
| Initials | ECH |
| Last Name | Alford |
| Source | 8549362 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Lincoln Road, Worcester Park, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st December 1915 | |
| 13 Huntsmoor Road, Wandsworth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 6 Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 124428 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Daisy Alford | daughter | 11th October 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Alford nee Baker | mother | ||
| John Alford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vyvyan Vernon O Alford | brother | 1888 | |
| Phayre Penelope D Alford | sister | 1890 | |
| Clymon Rupert H Alford | brother | 1891 | |
| Victor Cyril B C Alford | brother | 1894 | |
| Attie Esme V Alford | sister | 1895 | |
| Violet Edna M Alford | sister | 1898 | |
| Ivy Annie D Alford | sister | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Caroline Alford nee Buckingham | wife | 21st December 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBMD Death Record for Eric C H Alford | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Badge of the Royal Field Artillery | Keith22624 |
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