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We remember Alfred Castell Symons
We remember Alfred Castell Symons
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1899
sibling
Charles Leslie Symons
Source:6624269
1899
1901
sibling
Mary Gordon Symons
Source:6624269
1901
1905
sibling
Bessie Joyce Symons
Source:6624269
1905
1918
marriage
Mary E MacDonald
Source:6624294
5th March 1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Scots attached Tank Corps
Source:4344630
service
British Army
Major
Royal Scots attached Tank Corps
Source:4344630
2011
location
35 Dryburgh Road, Putney
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6624269
2011
1919
death
War Related Sickness
United Kingdom
Source:4344630
26th February 1919
burial
Putney
United Kingdom
Source:4344630
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Castell |
| Initials | AC |
| Last Name | Symons |
| Source | 4344630 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Dryburgh Road, Putney | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2011 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Scots attached Tank Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Scots attached Tank Corps | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Symons | mother | ||
| William Frederick Symons | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gordon Symons | sister | 1901 | |
| Bessie Joyce Symons | sister | 1905 | |
| Charles Leslie Symons | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E MacDonald | wife | 5th March 1918 |
Media
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Alfred's graveLaid to rest at Wandsworth (Putney Vale) Cemetery, London (Grave D.4. 188). Commemorated along with his brother 2/Lt Charles Leslie Symons REContributed by:
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Maj A C Symons RSPortrait in uniform (appearing to wear major's crowns, which would date the photograph as late 1918 or early 1919).Contributed by:
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Gallant conduct letterLetter commending the gallant conduct of Alfred Symons during the action at Rossignol Wood on the night of 27 March 1918. (Source: Service Record WO339/28909, The National Archives, by kind permission).Contributed by:
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Unit History March 1918War Diary 10th ("J") Tank Battalion, Tank Corps, 26-31 March 1918, describing the action at Rossignol Wood on 27 March 1918. (Source: WO 95/103, The National Archives, by kind permission).Contributed by:
David21111
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David21111 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | David21111 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David21111 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David21111 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Capt A C Symons RS | David21111 | |
| Alfred's grave | David21111 | |
| Maj A C Symons RS | David21111 | |
| Gallant conduct letter | David21111 | |
| Unit History March 1918 | David21111 |
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We remember Alfred Castell Symons
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