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We remember Alfred Dowling
We remember Alfred Dowling
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Winifred R Dowling
Source:9450233
1890
1892
sibling
Fred J Dowling
Source:9450233
1892
1895
1901
location
67 Whitelands, Radstock, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9450233
1901
1911
enlistment
Source:9167193
20th January 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1686146
13th August 1914
1916
discharge
Source:9167193
19th October 1916
marriage
Martha C. Button
Source:9015644
service
British Army
Private
8970
Coldstream Guards
5th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9167193
location
46, Springfield Terrace, Radstock, Bath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9015644
1917
death
Source:9015644
24th September 1917
burial
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Screen Wall. 2. 674.
Source:9015644
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Dowling |
| Source | 1686146 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46, Springfield Terrace, Radstock, Bath | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 67 Whitelands, Radstock, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8970 | Coldstream Guards | 5th (Reserve) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Dowling | father | ||
| Jane | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred R Dowling | sister | 1890 | |
| Fred J Dowling | brother | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha C. Button | wife |
Media
Media
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Soldiers CornerPrivate Alfred Dowling is buried in Soldiers Corner in Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, Gloucestershire, and his name is engraved on the Screen Wall.
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Grave in BristolPrivate Alfred Dowling is buried in Soldiers Corner, Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol. A replacement headstone was unveiled in 2018.
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alfred Dowling.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Alfred Dowling.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Somerset Men of the Willows and WetlandsMore about Somerset Men of the Willows and Wetlands
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Somerset Silver War Badge RecipientsMore about Somerset Silver War Badge Recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Corner | DR117137 | |
| Grave in Bristol | DR117137 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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