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We remember Reuben Gorrin Alford
We remember Reuben Gorrin Alford
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
John H Alford
Source:8937956
1873
1875
1875
dates
Age 6
Source:8937956
1875
1878
sibling
Annis M Alford
Source:8937956
1878
1880
sibling
Frances A Alford
Source:8937956
1880
1881
location
Tealta House, Abbotsham, Devonshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8937956
1881
1884
sibling
Wallace E Alford
Source:8937958
1884
1886
sibling
Arthur J Alford
Source:8937958
1886
1888
sibling
Lewis Alford
Source:8937958
1888
1891
dates
Age 16
Source:8937958
1891
1891
employment
Blacksmiths Apprentice
Devonshire
United Kingdom
Source:8937958
1891
1891
location
Elm Grove, Bideford, Devonshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8937958
1891
1908
children
Francis alford
Source:8937955
1908
1909
children
John Alford
Source:8937955
1909
1911
dates
Age 36
Source:8937955
1911
1911
employment
Postman
Post Office
Devonshire
United Kingdom
Source:8937955
1911
1911
location
206 Beaumont Road, Plymouth, Devonshire, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8937955
1911
1915
dates
Age 40
Source:8989824
1915
1915
enlistment
Source:8937949
1st November 1915
1919
dates
Age 44
Source:8937949
27th February 1919
1920
dates
Age 45
Source:8989831
1920
marriage
Emmeline
Source:8937955
service
British Army
Gunner
329890
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:12313
service
British Army
1519
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8989817
1920
death
Not War Related
Plymouth, Devonshire
United Kingdom
Source:8989831
1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reuben Gorrin |
| Initials | RG |
| Last Name | Alford |
| Source | 12313 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 Beaumont Road, Plymouth, Devonshire, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Elm Grove, Bideford, Devonshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Tealta House, Abbotsham, Devonshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 329890 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 1519 | Royal Garrison Artillery |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis alford | son | 1908 | |
| John Alford | son | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah | mother | ||
| Edwin Alford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H Alford | brother | 1873 | |
| Annis M Alford | sister | 1878 | |
| Frances A Alford | sister | 1880 | |
| Wallace E Alford | brother | 1884 | |
| Arthur J Alford | brother | 1886 | |
| Lewis Alford | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmeline | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Peter4338 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter4338 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter4338 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter4338 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | david37172 |
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