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We remember Alfred Richard Ley Sheward
We remember Alfred Richard Ley Sheward
Timeline
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1967
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Richard Ley |
| Initials | ARL |
| Last Name | Sheward, |
| Source | 8885711 |
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Source | 8885788 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mercy Terrace, Ladywell, Lewisham, London SE | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1917 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | S/10800 | East Kent Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Alfred Sheward | father | ||
| Ellen Jane Comporo | mother |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-10 | 5'4" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Records - Alfred Sheward | Colin6854 | |
| London Gazette DCM award - Alfred Sheward | Colin6854 | |
| Electoral Register for Lewisham Village Ward, Lewisham, 1918 | Colin6854 | |
| Electoral Register for Ladywell Ward, Lewisham, 1931 | Colin6854 | |
| 1911 census - Sheward household | Colin6854 | |
| Marriage Register - Percy Alfred Sheward to Ellen Jane Comporo | Colin6854 | |
| 1939 register - Alfred R L Sheward | Colin6854 | |
| GRO/ONS Death Certificate Index for Alfred R L Sheward | Colin6854 |
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