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We remember Alfred Skelly
We remember Alfred Skelly
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Sarah A
Source:9071507
1876
1878
sibling
William J
Source:9071507
1878
1884
sibling
Rosina M
Source:9071507
1884
1886
1891
sibling
Herbert A
Source:9071507
1891
1891
location
Velindre, Aberavon, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9071507
1891
1911
employment
Iron Founder
Source:9071508
1911
1911
location
Kilvoough, 12 Cae-Wallis Street, Bridgend
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9071508
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
25122
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9071497
5th September 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9071497
June 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
18229
Lancashire Fusiliers
9th Battalion
Source:9071485
1916
1916
death
War Related Sickness
Dysentery
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:7070474
Source:9071497
Source:9071501
26th January 1916
burial
Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:7070474
sibling
Ernest
Source:9071497
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Skelly |
| Source | 9071485 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilvoough, 12 Cae-Wallis Street, Bridgend | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Velindre, Aberavon, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18229 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 25122 | Royal Field Artillery | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Skelly | father | ||
| Susan | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest | brother | ||
| Sarah A | sister | 1876 | |
| William J | brother | 1878 | |
| Rosina M | sister | 1884 | |
| Herbert A | brother | 1891 |
Media
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HeadstonePhoto of Alfred’s gravestone in Bridgend Cemetery Taken in November 2017
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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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone | Selena49658 | |
| Death Notice | Selena49658 | |
| Bridgend War Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Bridgend War Memorial | Selena49658 |
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