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We remember Orme Charles Alford
We remember Orme Charles Alford
Timeline
Timeline
1856
dates
Age 18
Source:8989643
1856
1857
birth
India
Source:8989646
1857
1875
service
British Army
2601
Royal Artillery
Source:8989643
1875
1881
dates
Age 24
Source:8989647
1881
1881
service
British Army
corporal
Royal Artillery
Source:8989647
1881
1881
location
Shoeburyness Garrison, South Shoebury
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8989647
1881
1890
marriage
Elizabeth Annie Sowter
Source:8989645
1890
1897
children
Helen Mary Constance Alford
Source:8989644
1897
1901
children
Robert Felix Alford
Source:8989644
1901
1903
children
Ruby May Alford
Source:8989644
1903
1911
dates
Age 54
Source:8989644
1911
1911
employment
Army Pensioner Rarty Clerk
Plumstead
United Kingdom
Source:8989644
1911
1911
location
5 Liffler Road, Plumstead, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8989644
1911
1914
enlistment
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:8989646
25th November 1914
1914
discharge
Source:8989646
9th December 1914
1914
dates
Age 57
Source:8989646
1914
1914
service
British Army
SR/4988
Royal Garrison Artillery
49th Company
Source:8989646
1914
1914
location
Woolwich
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8989646
1914
1917
dates
Age 60
Source:8989744
10th January 1917
1918
dates
Age 61
Source:8989741
1918
service
British Army
Master Gunner
SR 6857
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:12292
1918
death
Not War Related
Woolwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:8989741
1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Orme Charles |
| Initials | OC |
| Last Name | Alford |
| Source | 12292 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Liffler Road, Plumstead, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Shoeburyness Garrison, South Shoebury | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1881 | |
| Woolwich | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SR 6857 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Master Gunner | ||
| British Army | Royal Artillery | corporal | |||
| British Army | SR/4988 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 49th Company | ||
| British Army | 2601 | Royal Artillery |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Mary Constance Alford | daughter | 1897 | |
| Robert Felix Alford | son | 1901 | |
| Ruby May Alford | daughter | 1903 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Alford | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Annie Sowter | wife | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | david37172 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | david37172 |
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