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We remember Alfred Bowkett
We remember Alfred Bowkett
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
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1915
service
British Army
Private
1853
Herefordshire Regiment
Source:9556164
October 1915
1915
death
War Related Sickness
From the Herefordshire Regiment War Diary for 23 October 1915: "1853 Pte Bowkett, B Coy found dead in his bivvy this morning; death probably accelerated by exposure. Strong NE winds continue."
Source:7276707
Source:9556164
23rd October 1915
burial
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Bowkett |
| Source | 439439 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1853 | Herefordshire Regiment | Private |
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Communities
Communities
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Herefordshire Regiment Roll of HonourMore about Herefordshire Regiment Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum war diaries October 1915 | Alathea13662 |
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