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We remember Alfred Gates
We remember Alfred Gates
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
Charles Henry Gates
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1867
1869
sibling
James Edward Gates
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1869
1871
sibling
Frank George Gates
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1871
1874
sibling
Clara Jane Butler
Gates
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1874
1876
sibling
Samuel John Gates
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1876
1879
1881
location
THE VILLAGE, WEST ASHFORD, KENT
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5516439
31st March 1881
1881
sibling
Frederick Gates
Source:5516439
2nd October 1881
1884
sibling
Sydney Gates
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2nd March 1884
1887
sibling
Ernest Victor Gates
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5th September 1887
1891
location
THE VILLAGE, WEST ASHFORD, KENT
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5516439
31st March 1891
1901
location
LODGER, LIVING WITH STEPHEN AND SOPHIA TILBEE, LITTLE CHAR, WEST ASHFORD, KENT
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:5516439
31st March 1901
1901
marriage
Annie Knight
Source:1750136
27th May 1901
1902
children
Albert Aka Bert GATES
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17th November 1902
1904
children
Elsie GATES
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1904
1907
children
Alfred GATES
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1907
1910
children
Sidney GATES
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19th October 1910
1911
location
EYNSFORD, FARNINGHAM, KENT
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5516439
31st March 1911
1917
dates
Age 38
Source:5516439
18th June 1917
enlistment
Swanley Junction
United Kingdom
Source:6153887
marriage
Annie Agnes
Source:5516439
service
British Army
Private
GS/7533
Royal West Kent Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:5516439
location
2 Bank Cottages, Eynsford, Dartford, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5516439
1917
death
Killed in Action
YPRES
Belgium
Source:5516439
Source:1750136
18th June 1917
burial
Ypres
Unknown
Belgium
Source:1750136
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Gates |
| Source | 1750136 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bank Cottages, Eynsford, Dartford, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| EYNSFORD, FARNINGHAM, KENT | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st March 1911 | |
| LODGER, LIVING WITH STEPHEN AND SOPHIA TILBEE, LITTLE CHAR, WEST ASHFORD, KENT | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| THE VILLAGE, WEST ASHFORD, KENT | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1881 | |
| THE VILLAGE, WEST ASHFORD, KENT | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GS/7533 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie GATES | daughter | 1904 | |
| Albert Aka Bert GATES | son | 17th November 1902 | |
| Sidney GATES | son | 19th October 1910 | |
| Alfred GATES | son | 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Gates | father | ||
| Hannah Gates nee Knock | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Henry GATES | brother | 1867 | |
| James Edward GATES | brother | 1869 | |
| Frank George GATES | brother | 1871 | |
| Clara Jane BUTLER nee GATES | sister | 1874 | |
| Samuel John GATES | brother | 1876 | |
| Frederick GATES | brother | 2nd October 1881 | |
| Sydney GATES | brother | 2nd March 1884 | |
| Ernest Victor GATES | brother | 5th September 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Agnes | wife | ||
| Annie Knight | wife | 27th May 1901 |
Media
Media
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Christmas Card (1916)1916 Christmas card from Alfred Gates to his son Bert. Sent from FranceContributed by:
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Letter from the frontLetter sent by Alfred from the front to his son Bert.Contributed by:
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Alfred Gates & Annie KnightAnnie is not wearing a ring, so presumably before their marriageContributed by:
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Dead Man's PennyA replica of his Dead Man's Penny. The original is held by his grandson Roger Gates.Contributed by:
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Three of the Knight sistersAnnie Knight is on the left, Kate in the centre, and Nell on the right.Contributed by:
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Alfred Gates in uniformPart of a memorial in Eynsford Village Hall, showing photos of those from the village who served in World War 1.Contributed by:
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2 Bank Cottages, EynsfordThe family home from between 1910 and 1914 onwards.Contributed by:
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Letter from Alfred to daughter Elsie, Jan 1917.Original letter, with transcriptionContributed by:
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Menin GateView of the Menin Gate Memorial. Alfred Gates name is also shown.Contributed by:
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McGill Greeting CardGreeting card sent to daughter Elsie. Composite of back and front.Contributed by:
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Silkgreeting card.Card sent to daughter Elsie Christmas 1916. Composite of back and front.Contributed by:
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Small greeting cardCard sent to daughter Elsie. Composite of outside and insert.Contributed by:
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Poem and photo.A small brown folder, which opens to show a photo of Alfred on the right. On the left is a poignant poem copied out by Annie, his widow, in his memory.Contributed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Entry | Sophie21852 | |
| Eynsford Fallen | Sophie21852 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gates family | Sophie21852 | |
| Postcard | Sophie21852 | |
| Christmas Card (1916) | Sophie21852 | |
| Letter from the front | Sophie21852 | |
| Menin Gate Memorial | Sophie21852 | |
| Alfred Gates & Annie Knight | Rex53674 | |
| Dead Man's Penny | Rex53674 | |
| Three of the Knight sisters | Rex53674 | |
| Alfred Gates in uniform | Rex53674 | |
| Memorial Scroll | Rex53674 | |
| Alfred Gates - Key Dates | Rex53674 | |
| Annie with three children | Rex53674 | |
| 2 Bank Cottages, Eynsford | Rex53674 | |
| Letter from Alfred to daughter Elsie, Jan 1917. | Rex53674 | |
| Trench | Rex53674 | |
| Local Newspaper Obituary | Rex53674 | |
| In Memoriam | Rex53674 | |
| Menin Gate | Rex53674 | |
| McGill Greeting Card | Rex53674 | |
| Silkgreeting card. | Rex53674 | |
| Small greeting card | Rex53674 | |
| Poem and photo. | Rex53674 | |
| MEMORIAL | Paul87547 |
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