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We remember James Alford
We remember James Alford
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Charlotte Alford
Source:8989070
1890
1892
1898
sibling
Ivor Alford
Source:8989070
1898
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8989070
1901
1901
location
Exchange Road, Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8989070
1901
1903
sibling
Doris Alford
Source:8989073
1903
1909
sibling
William Alford
Source:8989073
1909
1910
service
British Army
Private
1109
Welsh Regiment
6th Glamorgan Regiment
Source:8989058
2nd May 1910 - 1st May 1914
1910
location
18 Ethel Street, Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8989058
2nd May 1910
1910
location
Aberystwyth, Wales annual camp
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8989058
24th July 1910 - 31st July 1910
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8989073
1911
1911
employment
General Labourer
mr Richards
Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8989073
1911
1911
location
18 Ethel Street, Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8989073
1911
1911
location
Haverfordwest, Wales annual camp
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8989058
6th August 1911 - 13th August 1911
1912
location
Haverfordwest, Wales annual camp
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8989058
28th July 1912 - 4th August 1912
1913
location
Haverfordwest, Wales annual camp
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8989058
3rd August 1913 - 10th August 1913
1914
discharge
Source:8989058
1st May 1914
1917
dates
Age 26
Source:7390465
10th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
29344
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7390465
10th November 1917
1917
death
Unknown
missing
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7390465
10th November 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 65 to 66
Source:7390465
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Alford |
| Source | 12242 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Ethel Street, Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd May 1910 | |
| 18 Ethel Street, Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Aberystwyth, Wales annual camp | United Kingdom | military residence address | 24th July 1910 - 31st July 1910 | |
| Exchange Road, Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Haverfordwest, Wales annual camp | United Kingdom | military residence address | 6th August 1911 - 13th August 1911 | |
| Haverfordwest, Wales annual camp | United Kingdom | military residence address | 28th July 1912 - 4th August 1912 | |
| Haverfordwest, Wales annual camp | United Kingdom | military residence address | 3rd August 1913 - 10th August 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1109 | Welsh Regiment | 6th Glamorgan Regiment | Private | |
| British Army | 29344 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| James Alford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Alford | sister | 1890 | |
| Ivor Alford | brother | 1898 | |
| Doris alford | sister | 1903 | |
| William Alford | brother | 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-05-02 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
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