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We remember Alfred Harrington
We remember Alfred Harrington
Timeline
Timeline
1900
dates
Age 20
Source:7627010
23rd December 1900
1900
marriage
Elizabeth Jenner
Source:7627010
23rd December 1900
employment
Labourer
Source:7627010
service
British Army
Private
D/10196
3rd Reserve Cavalry Regiment
Source:1571436
service
British Army
Private
D/10196
Company of Dragoons
Source:1571436
1915
death
Killed in Action
13 May 1915 saw intense German bombardments at Frezenberg Ridge. Alfred died sometime between 4-8am. Trooper Fuller witnessed this.
Frezenberg Ridge, Ypres, Belgium
Belgium
Source:7627015
13th May 1915
burial
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7627015
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Harrington |
| Source | 1571436 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | D/10196 | 3rd Reserve Cavalry Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | D/10196 | Company of Dragoons | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Harrington | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jenner | wife | 23rd December 1900 |
Media
Media
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Pte 10196 Alfred Harrington 3rd Dragoon GuardsAlfred in uniform believed to have been taken at Preston Barracks, Brighton
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Alfred & Elizabeth Jenner - Marriage CertificateAlfred William Harrington aged 20 years married Elizabeth Jenner aged 18 years. Both were living at 40 St Mary Magdalene Street, Brighton. The witnesses were Frederick Robert Steadman and Mary Louisa Harrington.Contributed by:
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Copy of Alfred'd CWGC memorialAlfred is remembered at the Menin Gate YpresContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour | Ray56447 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte 10196 Alfred Harrington 3rd Dragoon Guards | Ray56447 | |
| Alfred & Elizabeth Jenner - Marriage Certificate | Ray56447 | |
| Copy of Alfred'd CWGC memorial | Ray56447 |
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