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We remember George Herbert Alford
We remember George Herbert Alford
Timeline
Timeline
1891
birth
United Kingdom
Source:6250051
29th July 1891
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9416036
26th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
GS/49713
Royal Fusiliers
6th Battalion
Source:9416036
26th October 1915 - 19th February 1918
1918
dates
Age 26
Source:9570246
19th February 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9416036
19th February 1918
hospitalisation
Discharge
Hospital/Institution
Source:9416036
service
British Army
Source:9416036
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9416036
1981
death
Death Occurred in Q2 1981
Romsey
United Kingdom
Source:6250051
1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Herbert |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Alford |
| Source | 6250051 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | GS/49713 | Royal Fusiliers | 6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Saunders | mother | ||
| James Alford | father |
Media
Media
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George AlfordThis is a photo of my grandfather George Herbert Alford, centre, and his brother Edgar Reginald, left.Contributed by:
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Birth CertificateBirth certificate of George Herbert Alford. George was one of a twin therefore the time of birth is given.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateMarriage certificate George Hertbert Alford and Ruth Thurza ProomContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Fusiliers ( City of London Regiment )More about Royal Fusiliers ( City of London Regiment )
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Transcript of Death | Iain48298 | |
| Death of G H Alford | Iain48298 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record | Angela21947 | |
| Page 2 | Angela21947 | |
| George Alford | Angela21947 | |
| Birth Certificate | Angela21947 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Angela21947 | |
| Discharge from Army | Iain48298 | |
| Medal Record | Iain48298 |
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