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We remember William Charles Alford
We remember William Charles Alford
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1898
1906
1918
1918
1919
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Alford |
| Source | 9075722 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5130 | Somerset Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Irene Alford | daughter | 10th September 1918 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Ellen Chorley | wife | 14th January 1906 | |
| Alice Caroline Welch | wife | 10th September 1918 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-05-11 | 5'5" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
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