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We remember William Henry Alsford
We remember William Henry Alsford
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1912
employment
gasman service layer
Amersham, Bucks
United Kingdom
Source:5500336
1912 - 1916
1914
marriage
Ethel May PHILLIPS
Source:5500336
6th April 1914
1914
employment
joiner
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:5500336
April 1914
1915
enlistment
Hillingdon
United Kingdom
Source:5500336
1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5500336
14th September 1916 - 14th December 1916
1918
location
London Road, Amersham
United Kingdom
Source:5500336
1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5500336
25th May 1918 - 1st November 1918
1918
hospitalisation
gunshot wounds to face and arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:5500336
26th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:5500336
11th March 1919
1919
employment
landscape gardener
Uxbridge, Middx
United Kingdom
Source:5500336
1919 - 1855
1920
location
Gas Works Cottages, Cowley, Uxbridge, Middx
United Kingdom
Source:5500336
1920
1921
location
24 Frays Way, Uxbridge, Middx
United Kingdom
Source:5500336
1921
children
William Henry Alsford
Source:5500336
service
British Army
Private
6333
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Source:38171
service
British Army
Private
202613
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Source:38171
service
British Army
Private
202613
Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Source:38171
service
British Army
Source:38171
1960
death
Not War Related
Died of coronary thrombosis aged 76 years
Uxbridge, Middx
United Kingdom
Source:5496504
1st October 1960
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Frays Way, Uxbridge, Middx | United Kingdom | known 1921 | ||
| Gas Works Cottages, Cowley, Uxbridge, Middx | United Kingdom | known 1920 | ||
| London Road, Amersham | United Kingdom | known 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6333 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 202613 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 202613 | Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Alsford | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Hester | mother | ||
| William Henry Alsford | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel May PHILLIPS | wife | 6th April 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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William Henry Alsford, Private 202613William Alsford Private 202613 Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry posing for a picture allegedly at a tented camp in France. The stick he is holding suggested that it may have been taken at a training establishment?
Contributed by:
Martin6526 -
Wedding PhotographWedding of William Hnery Alsford and Ethel May Phillips at Westerham Parish Church, Kent on 6 April 1912Contributed by:
Martin6526 -
Recovering from his woundsWilliam Henry (wearing cap) with nurses during his recovery from his wounds - location unknownContributed by:
Martin6526
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 |
|---|---|---|
| William Henry Alsford, Private 202613 | Martin6526 | |
| Wedding Photograph | Martin6526 | |
| Recovering from his wounds | Martin6526 |
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