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We remember Alfred Funnell
We remember Alfred Funnell
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1896
sibling
Lilian M Funnell
Source:5513607
1896
1899
sibling
Robert G Funnell
Source:5513607
1899
1900
sibling
Ethel E Funnell
Source:5513607
1900
1901
location
Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5513607
April 1901
1902
sibling
George Funnell
Source:9440381
1902
1904
sibling
Arthur Funnell
Source:9440381
1904
1906
sibling
Evelyn Violet Funnell
Source:9440381
1906
1908
sibling
Ida Funnell
Source:9440381
1908
1910
sibling
Kate Funnell
Source:9440381
1910
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:5513609
April 1911
1911
employment
Baker
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:5513609
April 1911
1911
location
TITTLESHALL SWAFFHAM
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:5513609
April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1275805
18th May 1915
service
British Army
Private
16743
Norfolk Regiment
Source:1275805
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
16743
Norfolk Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7353097
1916
death
Killed in Action
Happened during the Battle of the Somme
Thiepval
France
Source:7353097
Source:5516461
4th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 1 C and 1 D.
Source:7353097
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Funnell |
| Source | 1275805 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| TITTLESHALL SWAFFHAM | United Kingdom | away from home address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16743 | Norfolk Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 16743 | Norfolk Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth J Funnell | mother | ||
| George Funnell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian M Funnell | sister | 1896 | |
| Robert G Funnell | brother | 1899 | |
| Ethel E Funnell | sister | 1900 | |
| George Funnell | brother | 1902 | |
| Arthur Funnell | brother | 1904 | |
| Evelyn Violet Funnell | sister | 1906 | |
| Ida Funnell | sister | 1908 | |
| Kate Funnell | sister | 1910 |
Media
Media
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Alfred Funnell and Arthur EmmsAlfred Funnell in uniform of the Norfolk Regiment. He is standing on the left next to his friend Arthur Emms
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Alfred Funnell at the installation of new bellsThis photograph is taken outside of Saxlingham Nethergate Church. Alfred was a bellringer and is lying on the floor on the left of the pictureContributed by:
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First Local Band to ring a peal on the new bellsAlfred is sitting second on the left in the front row.Contributed by:
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Youngest Peal Band in NorfolkThis photograph was taken outside Saxlingham Church. The average age of the young men was18 and a half years. Alfred was 22 years old, he is second from the left in the back row. All the men fought in the war though they were not all from Saxlingham. Alfred and Bernie Turner sitting 4th from the left were both killedContributed by:
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Salver given in memory of Alfred FunnellThis salver was given to St Mary's Church in memory of Alfred by his parents.Contributed by:
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The Bake House, Saxlingham NethergateThis postcard shows the Bake house in Saxlingham where Alfred grew up and also workedContributed by:
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Thiepval MemorialAlfred Funnell is remembered on this memorial along with other men from the Norfolk RegimentContributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 1Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France where Alfred Funnell is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 2Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France where Alfred Funnell is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 3Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France where Alfred Funnell is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 4Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France where Alfred Funnell is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 5Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France where Alfred Funnell is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk War MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk War Memorials
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janet2378 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| saxlingham war memorials | Janet2378 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Janet2378 | |
| 1911 Census | Janice131533 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Funnell and Arthur Emms | Janice131533 | |
| Alfred Funnell at the installation of new bells | Janice131533 | |
| First Local Band to ring a peal on the new bells | Janice131533 | |
| Youngest Peal Band in Norfolk | Janice131533 | |
| Salver given in memory of Alfred Funnell | Janice131533 | |
| The Bake House, Saxlingham Nethergate | Janice131533 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Janice131533 | |
| Entry in the memorial register | Janice131533 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 5 | Vincent96527 |
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