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We remember Alfred Jonathan Stratton
We remember Alfred Jonathan Stratton
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Rose E Stratton
Source:6975810
1881
1883
sibling
William C Stratton
Source:6975810
1883
1886
1888
sibling
Mary J Stratton
Source:6975810
1888
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:6975810
5th April 1891
1891
location
St Margaret's Castle, Woodborough, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6975810
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:7623298
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Horseman on farm
Farmer
Woodborough, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:7623298
31st March 1901
1901
location
Maggot's Castle, Woodborough, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7623298
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:7623301
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm labourer
Farmer and timber merchant
Honeystreet, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:7623301
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Honeystreet, Pewsey, WIL
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7623301
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:6975798
8th September 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Walter J Weir
Nursery Farm, Woodborough, WIL
United Kingdom
Source:6975798
8th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Devizes
United Kingdom
Source:6975798
8th September 1914
1914
location
Honeystreet, Pewsey, WIL
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6975798
8th September 1914
1915
events
Confined to barracks
Military Discipline
Sutton Veny, WIL
United Kingdom
Source:6975798
15th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6975798
21st September 1915 - 13th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
12257
Wiltshire Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:6975798
27th September 1915 - 19th March 1919
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:6975798
13th November 1915 - 26th June 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Gunshot wounds to both thighs
Hospital/Institution
Source:6975798
24th April 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6975798
26th June 1918 - 22nd August 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6975798
5th September 1918 - 19th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6975798
19th March 1919
1957
dates
Age 71
Source:7623248
1st July 1957
1957
location
Honeystreet, Pewsey, WIL
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7623248
1st September 1957
1957
death
Not War Related
Blood poisoning from area around colostomy. Alfred has previously had treatment for cancer.
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7623248
1st September 1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Jonathan |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Stratton |
| Source | 7933353 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeystreet, Pewsey, WIL | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Honeystreet, Pewsey, WIL | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th September 1914 | |
| Honeystreet, Pewsey, WIL | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st September 1957 | |
| Maggot's Castle, Woodborough, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| St Margaret's Castle, Woodborough, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12257 | Wiltshire Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Stratton | father | ||
| Hannah Marshall | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose E Stratton | sister | 1881 | |
| William C Stratton | brother | 1883 | |
| Mary J Stratton | sister | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-08 | 6'0" |
Media
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Alfred Jonathan Stratton c.1915 - full length'Fred' is wearing the uniform of the Wiltshire Regiment. He was recruited to the 7th Battalion, the 'Shiny 7th' who were recruited for their height - all around 6' tall. Fred was just half an inch under 6'.Contributed by:
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Alfred Jonathan Stratton's death certificateShowing date and cause of death.Contributed by:
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The Stratton residence at Honeystreet c. 1910Hannah Stratton and neighbour outside the little thatched cottage at Honeystreet where the Strattons lived for many years.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Katy39124 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Katy39124 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Katy39124 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Katy39124 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Katy39124 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Jonathan Stratton c. 1915 | Katy39124 | |
| Alfred Jonathan Stratton c.1915 - full length | Katy39124 | |
| Alfred Jonathan Stratton's death certificate | Katy39124 | |
| The Stratton residence at Honeystreet c. 1910 | Katy39124 | |
| Birth Certificate | Katy39124 |
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