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We remember Alexander Thornton Grimes
We remember Alexander Thornton Grimes
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1901
employment
Book Binder Apprentice
Source:9023925
1901
1901
location
Woodbridge Street, Clerkenwell
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9023925
1901
1904
marriage
Frances Caroline Bishop
Source:9023921
1904
1906
children
Alfred W Grimes
Source:6176466
1906
1907
children
Leonard A Grimes
Source:6176466
1907
1909
children
Edwin B Grimes
Source:6176466
1909
1911
children
George R Grimes
Source:6176466
1911
1911
employment
Casemaker
Bookbinder
Islington, London
United Kingdom
Source:6176466
1911 - 1914
1911
location
29 Danbury St Islington N
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9023915
1911
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
2926
London Regiment
2/6th lond Battalion
Source:1481837
3rd September 1914 - 21st May 1917
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
320955
London Regiment
2/6th lond Battalion
Source:1481837
3rd September 1914 - 21st May 1917
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6176466
service
British Army
Corporal
320955
London Regiment (City of London Rifles)
Source:7367213
1917
death
Killed in Action
A direct frontal attack on Bovis Trench which had been obliterated causing attackers become disorientated and subject to counter attack and severe bombardment and heavy machinegun fire
The Battle of Bullecourt
France
Source:7367213
Source:1481837
21st May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
No known grave but commemorated on Arras Memorial Bay 9 and 10
France
Source:7367213
Source:1481837
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander Thornton |
| Initials | AT |
| Last Name | Grimes |
| Source | 6176466 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Danbury St Islington N | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Woodbridge Street, Clerkenwell | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2926 | London Regiment | 2/6th lond Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 320955 | London Regiment | 2/6th lond Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 320955 | London Regiment (City of London Rifles) | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred W Grimes | son | 1906 | |
| Leonard A Grimes | son | 1907 | |
| Edwin B Grimes | son | 1909 | |
| George R Grimes | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| Alfred Grimes | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Caroline Bishop | wife | 1904 |
Media
Media
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7 Platoon B Company 2/6th London RegimentPhoto shows the platoon at Sutton Veny during truing in Oct 1916. Corporal Grimes is second row fro the back 4th from left
Contributed by:
David13733
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Cemetery Details | David13733 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Platoon B Company 2/6th London Regiment | David13733 |
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