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We remember William Alford
We remember William Alford
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Frank Alford
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1872
1874
sibling
Alice Lavinia Alford
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1874
1879
sibling
James Bertram Alford
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1879
1882
sibling
Ernest John Alford
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9th December 1882
1884
1887
sibling
Percy Thomas Alford
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1887
1913
marriage
Kathleen Mary Henry
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1913
1916
dates
Age 32
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31st March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
24045
Welsh Regiment
16th Battalion
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31st March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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31st March 1916
1916
death
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31st March 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
III. O. 11
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Alford |
| Source | 12373 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 24045 | Welsh Regiment | 16th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Pike | mother | ||
| James Pike | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Alford | brother | 1872 | |
| Alice Lavinia Alford | sister | 1874 | |
| James Bertram Alford | brother | 1879 | |
| Ernest John Alford | brother | 9th December 1882 | |
| Percy Thomas Alford | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Mary Henry | wife | 1913 |
Media
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Guards Cemetery, windy Corner, Cuinchy, FranceBurial place for Private, 24054, William Alford
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Private William Alford Welch RegimentIn borrowed uniform for enlisting photograph taken in Cardiff, South Wales, UKContributed by:
Pennie154635
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | david37172 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Guards Cemetery, windy Corner, Cuinchy, France | Kathy30586 | |
| Private William Alford Welch Regiment | Pennie154635 |
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