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We remember Alfred Bessell
We remember Alfred Bessell
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7331355
1880
sibling
Henry Bessell
Source:8620066
1880
1885
sibling
Charles Bessell
Source:8620066
1885
1891
dates
Age 13
Source:8620066
1891
1903
marriage
Margaret Williams
Source:8620059
1903
1905
children
John Bessell
Source:8620057
1905
service
British Army
Private
15267
King's Own Scottish Borderers
8th king's own scottish bord Battalion
Source:321567
service
British Army
Private
15267
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:7331355
1915
death
Source:7331355
25th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7331355
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Bessell |
| Source | 321567 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15267 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 8th king's own scottish bord Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15267 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bessell | son | 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bessell | mother | ||
| James Bessell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Bessell | brother | 1880 | |
| Charles Bessell | brother | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Williams | wife | 1903 |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private BessellThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Alfred Bessell for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Pte Alfred Bessell. Address: 3 Melbourne Street. Occupation: Driver. Regiment: Kings Own Scottish Borderers (underlined). Rank and Regimental Number: Pte No 15267. Date of Death: September 25th 1915. Place where killed or injury received: Battle of Loos. Remarks: None.
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Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bessell | Preston485 |
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