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We remember Alfred Harmer
We remember Alfred Harmer
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Robert
Source:6974588
1887
1889
sibling
George
Source:6974588
1889
1891
sibling
Thomas
Source:6974588
1891
1894
sibling
Ellen
Source:6974588
1894
1895
1901
location
The Forge, Ashburnham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6974588
31st March 1901
1911
location
Peltham, Ashburnham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9433797
2nd March 1911
service
British Army
Private
5/2108
Royal Sussex Regiment
1/5th (Cinque Ports) Battalion
Source:6974586
location
Bay Cottage, The Forge, Ashburnham
United Kingdom
Source:9433790
1915
death
Killed in Action
Cambrin
France
Source:6974586
8th July 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Row F, Grave 24
Source:9433790
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Harmer |
| Source | 1564791 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Cottage, The Forge, Ashburnham | United Kingdom | |||
| Peltham, Ashburnham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd March 1911 | |
| The Forge, Ashburnham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5/2108 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 1/5th (Cinque Ports) Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| Charles Harmer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert | brother | 1887 | |
| George | brother | 1889 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1891 | |
| Ellen | sister | 1894 |
Media
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Ashburnham Roll of HonourAlfred Harmer is mentioned in the Roll of Honour for the men of Ashburnham and Penshurst who served in The Great War.
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Ashburnham War MemorialAlfred Harmer is commemorated on Ashburnham War Memorial.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Alfred Harmer, is buried in Cambrin Churchyard Extension, Farmer.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Mike6402 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike6402 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburnham Roll of Honour | John72644 | |
| Ashburnham War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 |
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