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We remember Lewis Alford
We remember Lewis Alford
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Bertha Alford
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1887
1889
sibling
Frank Alford
Source:9085110
1889
1892
sibling
Arthur Alford
Source:9085110
1892
1893
1896
sibling
Henry Alford
Source:9085110
1896
1898
sibling
Jane Alford
Source:9085110
1898
1900
sibling
James Alford
Source:9085110
1900
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9085129
1901
1901
location
Stone Hill Ottershaw Chertsey England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9085110
1901
1904
sibling
Herbert Alford
Source:9085129
1904
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9085129
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Cowley Farm Chertsey Surrey England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9085129
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:9085068
15th November 1915
1915
employment
Cowman
Cowley Farm Chertsey Surrey England
United Kingdom
Source:9085068
15th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Dover
United Kingdom
Source:9085068
15th November 1915
1915
location
Cowley Farm Chertsey Surrey England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9085068
15th November 1915
1915
location
Home Service
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9085068
15th November 1915 - 11th June 1916
1916
location
Messines
Belgium
military residence address
Source:9085068
12th June 1916 - 19th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound Left Arm Messines 30/06/1917
Hospital/Institution
Source:9085068
5th July 1917 - 2nd August 1917
1917
location
East Leeds War Hospital
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9085068
5th July 1917 - 2nd August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Lacerated Knee
Hospital/Institution
Source:9085068
6th December 1917 - 20th December 1917
1919
dates
Age 26
Source:9085068
1st February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9085068
1st February 1919
service
British Army
Gunner
67817
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:12283
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lewis |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Alford |
| Source | 12283 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley Farm Chertsey Surrey England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Cowley Farm Chertsey Surrey England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th November 1915 | |
| East Leeds War Hospital | United Kingdom | military residence address | 5th July 1917 - 2nd August 1917 | |
| Home Service | United Kingdom | military residence address | 15th November 1915 - 11th June 1916 | |
| Messines | Belgium | military residence address | 12th June 1916 - 19th September 1917 | |
| Stone Hill Ottershaw Chertsey England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 67817 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah | mother | ||
| John Alford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Alford | sister | 1887 | |
| Frank Alford | brother | 1889 | |
| Arthur Alford | brother | 1892 | |
| Henry Alford | brother | 1896 | |
| Jane Alford | sister | 1898 | |
| James Alford | brother | 1900 | |
| Herbert Alford | brother | 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-15 | 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 | ||
| 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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