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We remember Alfred Roots
We remember Alfred Roots
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1909
enlistment
Canterbury
United Kingdom
Source:8746680
9th February 1909
1909
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:8746680
12th February 1909
service
British Army
Private
L/9106
East Kent Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8746680
1916
death
Killed in Action
Greece
Source:8746710
Source:8746708
17th December 1916
burial
Greece
Source:8746710
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Roots |
| Source | 3818198 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/9106 | East Kent Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Roots | father | ||
| Nelly Roots | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-02-12 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-02-12 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Stephen27718 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Roots | Stephen27718 |
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