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We remember Alfred Garment
We remember Alfred Garment
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1888
sibling
Bertha Garment
Source:9056872
12th September 1888
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9056008
5th April 1891
1891
location
Potten End Road, Great Gaddesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9056008
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:9055996
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Gardener in Nursery Garden
United Kingdom
Source:9055996
31st March 1901
1901
location
Peacock Lodge, Nettleden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9055996
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:9056022
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Police Constable
Borough of Northampton
Northampton
United Kingdom
Source:9056022
2nd April 1911
1911
location
55 Cowper Street, Northampton
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9056022
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Priscilla Bannister
Source:9056855
1913 - 9th May 1915
1914
service
British Army
Private
7164
Northamptonshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9056043
13th August 1914 - 9th May 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1306025
13th August 1914 - 9th May 1915
1914
children
Alfred F Garment
Source:9056855
27th November 1914
1915
dates
Age 28
Source:7389421
9th May 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9056028
9th May 1915
employment
Police Constable
High Wycombe
United Kingdom
Source:7389421
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9056028
service
British Army
Private
7164
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:9056028
1915
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7389421
Source:9056028
9th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 28 to 30
Source:7389421
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Garment |
| Source | 1306025 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Cowper Street, Northampton | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Peacock Lodge, Nettleden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Potten End Road, Great Gaddesden | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7164 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 7164 | Northamptonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred F Garment | son | 27th November 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garment | mother | ||
| Frederick Garment | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Garment | sister | 12th September 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Bannister | wife | 1913 |
Media
Media
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialThe large right hand panel bears the names of the 23 men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who gave their lives for their country during the First World War. Alfred’s entry reads: "Alfred Garment. Northamptonshire". The memorial was dedicated in 1921 and is located close to the northern end of the village green.
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Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panelThis panel lists the men of Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who died during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War MemorialThe wooden memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden lists the men who died during the First World War on the larger, upper panel.Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detailDetail of the upper panel of the war memorial in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden, on which those who died in the First World War are listed.Contributed by:
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The Little Gaddesden Roll of HonourThe Roll of Honour, which hangs in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Little Gaddesden and lists 119 names of those from Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall who served in the 1914 – 1918 War. Men who have answered their country’s call in defence of a “Scrap of Paper”.Contributed by:
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Le Touret Memorial, Private A GarmentLate twentieth century photo of Panel 29 of the Le Touret Memorial, on which Private A Garment, Northamptonshire Regiment is named, Column 2, 7th from top. He was killed in action at the Battle of Aubers Ridge, 9th May 1915.
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Le Touret MemorialLate twentieth century photo of the Le Touret Memorial on which Private A Garment, Northamptonshire Regiment, is named on Panel 29.Contributed by:
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Northamptonshire Regiment WW1 Cap BadgeCap badge of the Northamptonshire Regiment in which Alfred Garment served.Contributed by:
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1914 Star with Clasp, Br War Medal, Victory MedalThe 1914 Star with clasp (left) awarded to those who served with the B.E.F. in France or Belgium between the outbreak of war and midnight 22nd/23rd November 1914. Those who were entitled to this medal were also entitled to the British War Medal (centre) and Allied Victory Medal (right).Contributed by:
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialPhoto showing the Little Gaddesden War Memorial shortly after its dedication, which took place in 1921. “Alfred Garment Northamptonshire” is named on the right hand panel. The two boy scouts are, on the right, Pelham Oakins, son of Samuel Oakins who is named among the fallen and, on the left, Pelham's cousin John Oakins, son of Samuel's brother Stephen.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
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Little Gaddesden War MemorialMore about Little Gaddesden War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI medal Roll Index Card Image | Jane31029 | |
| UK, Army register of Soldiers' Effects | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales Civil Registration Birth Index 1837-1915 | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Widow Priscilla and Son Alfred F | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry sister Bertha | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial – right hand panel | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Church War Memorial - detail | Jane31029 | |
| The Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour | Jane31029 | |
| Le Touret Memorial, Private A Garment | Jane31029 | |
| Le Touret Memorial | Jane31029 | |
| Northamptonshire Regiment WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp, Br War Medal, Victory Medal | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden War Memorial | Jane31029 |
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