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We remember Alfred Belcher
We remember Alfred Belcher
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Margaret Belcher
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July 1887
1890
sibling
James Belcher
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1890
1892
sibling
Ellen Belcher
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1892
1894
1895
sibling
Edwin Belcher
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10th May 1895
1896
sibling
George Belcher
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7th July 1896
1900
sibling
Charles William Belcher
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1900
1911
location
3 Gothic Villas, Painswick Road, Saintsbridge, Gloucester
United Kingdom
parents address
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1911
employment
Gardener
Gloucester
United Kingdom
Source:7037526
service
British Army
Private
202943
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:280937
service
British Army
L Corporal
202943
Gloucestershire Regiment
24th (City of Bristol) Battalion, Territorial
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service
British Army
Lance Corporal
202943
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:7074620
theatres
Western Europe :1
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1917
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7074620
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3rd December 1917
burial
Nord
France
Source:7074620
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Belcher |
| Source | 280937 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gothic Villas, Painswick Road, Saintsbridge, Gloucester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 202943 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 202943 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 24th (City of Bristol) Battalion, Territorial | L Corporal | |
| British Army | 202943 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| James Belcher | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Belcher | sister | July 1887 | |
| James Belcher | brother | 1890 | |
| Ellen Belcher | sister | 1892 | |
| Edwin Belcher | brother | 10th May 1895 | |
| George Belcher | brother | 7th July 1896 | |
| Charles William Belcher | brother | 1900 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919 | Karen50088 |
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