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We remember Alfred Charles Henry Green
We remember Alfred Charles Henry Green
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1911
enlistment
New Cross, London
United Kingdom
Source:9583359
19th September 1911
1911
service
British Army
Gunner
12605
Royal Field Artillery
25th Brigade
Source:9592442
19th September 1911 - 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Bombardier
12605
Royal Field Artillery
25th Brigade
Source:9592442
1916 - 9th July 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Gunshot wounds to right arm and right thigh - Severe.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9592442
3rd September 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9592442
9th July 1919
1922
marriage
Lilian Jessie Goldfinch
Source:9595869
August 1922
1923
children
Olive Garbett - nee Green
Source:9599248
16th June 1923
1925
employment
Unknown
Army Ordnance Service Royal Arsenal
Woolwich London
United Kingdom
Source:9592504
9th June 1925
1929
children
Vera Jessie Moss - nee Green
Source:9598957
18th April 1929
1931
children
Iris Ella Glander - nee Green
Source:9601805
17th June 1931
1931
location
19, Dutton Road, Plaistow, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9601805
8th July 1931
1937
location
94, Budleigh Crescent, Welling, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9592577
1937 - December 1961
1950
employment
Oil Refiner
Gulf Oil
United Kingdom
Source:9592577
25th November 1950
1962
death
Not War Related
Died of Cancer.
Onerahi
Onerahi, Whangarei
New Zealand
New Zealand
Source:1436326
Source:9639491
Source:9651013
7th May 1962
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Dutton Road, Plaistow, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th July 1931 | |
| 94, Budleigh Crescent, Welling, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | 1937 - December 1961 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12605 | Royal Field Artillery | 25th Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 12605 | Royal Field Artillery | 25th Brigade | Lance Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Jessie Moss - nee Green | daughter | 18th April 1929 | |
| Olive Garbett - nee Green | daughter | 16th June 1923 | |
| Iris Ella Glander - nee Green | daughter | 17th June 1931 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Jessie Goldfinch | wife | August 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1919-07-09 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Grandad's medals, as they were passed to me.Grandad's medals. There were held by his wife Lilian Green after his death, then passed down to my mother, then to my sisters and me on her death.Contributed by:
Christine39598 -
Admission to Hospital - Army Form B.104 - 81ALetter sent to my grandfather's next of kin with details of his injuries.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
94 Budleigh CresAlfred and Lillian bought this house when it was newly built in the mid 1930s.They lived there until emigrating to New Zealand in 1961.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Dicharge CertificateArmy Form B. 2079. Discharged as no longer fit for war service.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Conduct CertificateArmy Form B. 2067 showing Alfred's conduct as "Very Good".Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Christmas Day 1918 Party InvitationThis party was put on by the P.I.P.S for wounded soldier patients in a military hospital.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Royal Arsenal LetterEight days notice that Alfred's services were no longer required!Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Marriage CertificateAlfred's daughter's Marriage Certificate shows that in 1950 he was working as an oil refiner.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Alfred's MotorbikePhoto shows Alfred's wife and daughters - he is taking the photo so is not in it.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Proud Grandfathers on my Christening DayPhoto is of me on my Christening Day with both my grandfathers, Lance Bombardier Alfred Charles Henry Green and Private Frederick John Glander # 1847. Granddad Alf is holding me in his garden at 94 Budleigh CrescentContributed by:
Carole38062 -
New Daughter IrisThis shows Alfred and Lilian on the beach with their new baby, Iris, and two-year-old daughter, Vera. .Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Iris, Alfred and VeraPhoto shows Alfred with his two youngest daughters and a small dog (name unknown) in their garden.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
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Alfred, Vera, Lilian and IrisPaddling in the sea - probably at DymchurchContributed by:
Carole38062 -
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94 Budleigh Crescent WellingAlfred and Lilian bought this house when it was built in the 1930s and lived here until they emigrated to New Zealand in 1961.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Iris's Birth CertificateAlfred's youngest daughter Iris's Birth Certificate.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Alfred in his gardenAlfred's garden at 94 Budleigh Crescent Welling. He was a keen gardener, growing vegetables and fruit as well as flowers.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Alfred and Lilian's WeddingWedding Day Back Row L-R: Lilian's brother Tom, Lilian's sister Martha, Lilian's parents. Front Row: L-R: Alfred's cousin Harry Green (holding daughter Violet), Alfred, Lilian, Lilian's sister Florence.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Christmas 1914 Gift BoxThis is Alfred's brass gift box and the original letter from Princess Mary. King George V's daughter had launched a fund to send a box (silver for officers, brass for other ranks) containing cigarettes and sweets to all those serving at Christmas 1914.Contributed by:
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Alfred's Dog TagsThese are Alfred's identification tags, showing his name, regiment, number and religion. He would have worn both to identify him in case of injury or death. Military Orders were that anyone burying a body should remove the round red disc for recording purposes and leave the octagonal green disc attached to the body.Contributed by:
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Alfred's BadgesTop: SILVER WAR BADGE - issued to those who were honourably disharged as unfit for service due to wounds or sickness. Middle: CAP BADGE of the Royal Field Artillery. Bottom: "OLD CONTEMPTIBLE" BADGE - worn by the first troops sent to the Western Front on 5/8/14. Kaiser Wilhelm II was reputed to have referred to them as a "contemptible little army".Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Alfred's Medals1914 STAR with CLASP - issued to the British Expeditionary Force serving from 5/8/14 to 22/11/14. The CLASP distinguished those who served under enemy fire during that time. BRITISH WAR MEDAL- issued to all who served overseas in WW1. ALLIED VICTORY MEDAL - issued to all those who served in a theatre of war in WW1.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Alfred's BurialThis shows the record of Alfred's burial in Onerahi Cemetery.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Alfred's Motorbike and SidecarThis shows Alfred with another, later model of motorbike and sidecar.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Alfred CampingAlfred with a baby outside a tent - probably Eastfleet Site.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Alfred at HastingsThis shows Alfred larking about (as he so often did) on a trip to Hastings, Sussex.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Headstone of Alfred and Lilian Green, OnerahiProud of being an 'Old Contemptible', it was engraved on Alf's headstoneContributed by:
Valerie161240 -
Alfred and Lilian's Passage ContractThis is Alfred and Lilian's Passage Contract for their voyage to New Zealand.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
MV FairseaThis is the ship Alfred and Lilian travelled on to New Zealand.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
Embarkation on MV FairseaAlfred and Lilian at Southampton dock (behind the woman in a headscarf) at the start of their voyage to New Zealand. Their last steps on English soil.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
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Crossing the EquatorAlfred and Lilian aboard MV Fairsea on their way to New Zealand at celebrations to mark crossing the equator.Contributed by:
Carole38062 -
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBMD | Carole38062 | |
| FreeBMD | Carole38062 | |
| FreeBMD | Carole38062 | |
| FreeBMD | Carole38062 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gunner Alfred Charles Henry Green | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred Green circa 1955 | Christine39598 | |
| Grandad's medals, as they were passed to me. | Christine39598 | |
| Admission to Hospital - Army Form B.104 - 81A | Carole38062 | |
| 94 Budleigh Cres | Carole38062 | |
| Dicharge Certificate | Carole38062 | |
| Conduct Certificate | Carole38062 | |
| Christmas Day 1918 Party Invitation | Carole38062 | |
| Royal Arsenal Letter | Carole38062 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred's Motorbike | Carole38062 | |
| Proud Grandfathers on my Christening Day | Carole38062 | |
| New Daughter Iris | Carole38062 | |
| Iris, Alfred and Vera | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred and Lilian | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred, Vera, Lilian and Iris | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred in the 1940's | Carole38062 | |
| 94 Budleigh Crescent Welling | Carole38062 | |
| Iris's Birth Certificate | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred in his garden | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred and Lilian's Wedding | Carole38062 | |
| Christmas 1914 Gift Box | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred's Dog Tags | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred's Badges | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred's Medals | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred's Burial | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred's Motorbike and Sidecar | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred Camping | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred at Hastings | Carole38062 | |
| Headstone of Alfred and Lilian Green, Onerahi | Valerie161240 | |
| Alfred and Lilian's Passage Contract | Carole38062 | |
| MV Fairsea | Carole38062 | |
| Embarkation on MV Fairsea | Carole38062 | |
| Aboard MV Fairsea | Carole38062 | |
| Crossing the Equator | Carole38062 | |
| Alfred's Cap Badge | Carole38062 |
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