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We remember Alfred Hamnett
We remember Alfred Hamnett
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
David Hamnett
Source:6644049
1896
1898
1900
sibling
Ethel Hamnett
Source:6644049
1900
1914
enlistment
Altrincham
United Kingdom
Source:6644049
10th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
53545
The Welsh Regiment
Source:6644049
10th November 1914 - 27th February 1918
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:6644049
27th February 1918
1918
discharge
Source:6644049
27th February 1918
awards
Air Force Cross (AFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6644049
hospitalisation
Wounded in both legs in France, with the loss of his left leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:6644049
marriage
May Anderson
Source:6644049
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
53545
Welsh Regiment Depot
Source:1773035
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6644049
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Hamnett |
| Source | 6644049 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 53545 | Welsh Regiment Depot | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 53545 | The Welsh Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force Cross (AFC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Hamnett | mother | ||
| William Hamnett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamnett | brother | 1896 | |
| Ethel Hamnett | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Anderson | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-02-27 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Character Certificate 1Shows the war record and character of Lance Corporal Alfred Hamnett 53545
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Character Certificate 2Shows the war record and character of Lance Corporal Alfred Hamnett 53545Contributed by:
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Discharge CertificateShows the Discharge Date of Lance Corporal Alfred Hamnett 53545 as 21 February 1918 as no longer fit for service having lost his leg on the Somme. His enlistment date is shown as 10 November 1914Contributed by:
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Lance Corporal Alfred Hamnett 53545In uniform with the Welsh Regiment in Garrison
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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Character Certificate 1 | Mark37009 | |
| Character Certificate 2 | Mark37009 | |
| Discharge Certificate | Mark37009 | |
| Registration Document | Mark37009 | |
| Sliver War Badge | Mark37009 | |
| Lance Corporal Alfred Hamnett 53545 | Mark37009 |
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