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We remember Walter Alford
We remember Walter Alford
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Edward Alford
Source:8494918
1877
1878
sibling
Charles Alford
Source:8494918
1878
1882
sibling
William Alford
Source:8494918
1882
1883
sibling
Jenny Alford
Source:8494918
1883
1885
sibling
May Alford
Source:8494918
1885
1887
sibling
Ernest Alford
Source:8494918
1887
1890
1890
location
The Ten Bells (Public House) 40 Red Lion Street Nottingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6150166
18th July 1890
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:6150305
8th July 1911
1911
employment
Set-Repairer
Assumed to be the Clothing Industry
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:6150305
8th July 1911
1911
marriage
Elizabeth Alford nee Abell
Source:6150305
8th July 1911
1911
location
20 Promenade, Nottingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6150305
8th July 1911
1912
children
Gladys Alford
Source:6150350
9th July 1912
1912
employment
General Labourer
Not Known
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:6150350
9th July 1912
1912
location
18 Harry Terrace, Crocus Street, Nottingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6150350
9th July 1912
1914
children
Jenny Alford
Source:6150350
1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:12357
1915 - 8th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
265329
Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment)
1/6th Battalion
Source:7217472
7th May 1918
1918
dates
Age 28
Source:6152567
8th May 1918
enlistment
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:6150387
service
British Army
Private
2111
Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment)
Source:12357
service
British Army
Private
265329
Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment)
Source:12357
1918
death
Died of wounds
"Died of wounds (Gas)" Walter Alford died in one of the Etaples Military Hospitals from the effect of having been gassed. He was 27.
Etaples Military Hospitals
France
Source:7217472
Source:6149804
8th May 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
Etaples Military Cemetery, France
France
LXVI. B.30
Source:7217472
Source:6152567
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Alford |
| Source | 12357 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Harry Terrace, Crocus Street, Nottingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th July 1912 | |
| 20 Promenade, Nottingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th July 1911 | |
| The Ten Bells (Public House) 40 Red Lion Street Nottingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th July 1890 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2111 | Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | 265329 | Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | 265329 | Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) | 1/6th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Alford | daughter | 9th July 1912 | |
| Jenny Alford | daughter | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Alford nee Bingham | mother | ||
| Edward Alford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Alford | brother | 1877 | |
| Charles Alford | brother | 1878 | |
| William Alford | brother | 1882 | |
| Jenny Alford | sister | 1883 | |
| May Alford | sister | 1885 | |
| Ernest Alford | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Alford nee Abell | wife | 8th July 1911 |
Media
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Grave of 265329 Private Walter AlfordGrave of 265329 Private Walter Alford of the 1st/6th Battalion the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment (The Sherwood Foresters) in Etaples Military Cemetery, France
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Cliff Road (Previously Named Red Lion Street)This is today's Cliff Road, Nottingham. It was previously named Red Lion Street, and, before that, Narrow Marsh. The picture is of the vicinity of The Ten Bells public house where Walter Alford was bornContributed by:
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Grave Location Directory Etaples Military CemeteryThis is the Grave Location Directory for the Etaples Military Cemetery, France, where Walter Alford is buried. It confirms data about him, including what he died from and his next of kin.Contributed by:
Keith22624
Communities
Communities
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Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters)More about Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 71175 Charles Alford Royal Engineers | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry 242481 Private Richard Mason - Highland Light Infantry | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of 265329 Private Walter Alford | Keith22624 | |
| Cliff Road (Previously Named Red Lion Street) | Keith22624 | |
| Grave Location Directory Etaples Military Cemetery | Keith22624 |
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