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We remember Alfred Bowyer
We remember Alfred Bowyer
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Maurice Bowyer
Source:9599824
1885
1888
1891
location
Radburne, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9599824
1st April 1891
1906
enlistment
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9599760
17th May 1906
1906
service
British Army
Rifleman
7043
King's Royal Rifle Corps
3rd Battalion
Source:9599760
29th August 1906 - 28th September 1906
1906
service
British Army
Rifleman
7043
King's Royal Rifle Corps
1st Battalion
Source:9599760
29th September 1906 - 2nd February 1909
1906
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9599760
29th September 1906 - 2nd February 1909
1909
service
British Army
Rifleman
7043
King's Royal Rifle Corps
3rd Battalion
Source:9599760
3rd February 1909 - 28th February 1913
1909
location
St Andrews Barracks, St George's Bay
Malta
military residence address
Source:9599760
3rd February 1909 - 11th November 1910
1910
location
Dagshai Barracks
India
military residence address
Source:9599760
12th November 1910 - 25th February 1913
1911
awards
Coronation Delhi Durbar Medal 1911
Other War Service Award
Source:9599760
12th December 1911
1911
location
Coronation Delhi Durbar
India
military residence address
Source:9599738
12th December 1911
1913
service
British Army
Rifleman
7043
Army Reserve B
Source:9599760
1st March 1913 - 16th April 1913
1913
service
British Army
Rifleman
7043
Army Reserve A
Source:9599760
17th April 1913 - 28th February 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
7043
Army Reserve B
Source:9599760
1st March 1914 - 5th March 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9599760
31st August 1914 - 25th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Unpaid Lance Corporal
7043
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:9599760
5th March 1915 - 10th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance-Corporal
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:9599760
10th May 1915 - 25th September 1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
7043
King's Royal Rifle Corps
2nd Battalion
Source:444264
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
7043
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:7323737
1915
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Loos
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7323737
Source:9599760
25th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7323737
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Bowyer |
| Source | 444264 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Delhi Durbar | India | military residence address | known 12th December 1911 | |
| Dagshai Barracks | India | military residence address | 12th November 1910 - 25th February 1913 | |
| Radburne, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1891 | |
| St Andrews Barracks, St George's Bay | Malta | military residence address | 3rd February 1909 - 11th November 1910 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7043 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 7043 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 7043 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 3rd Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 7043 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 3rd Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 7043 | Army Reserve B | Rifleman | ||
| British Army | 7043 | Army Reserve A | Rifleman | ||
| British Army | 7043 | Army Reserve B | Rifleman | ||
| British Army | 7043 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Unpaid Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 2nd Battalion | Lance-Corporal | ||
| British Army | 7043 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 1st Battalion | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Coronation Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannie Bowyer | mother | ||
| George Bowyer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Bowyer | brother | 1885 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-05-17 | Methodist |
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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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Delhi Durbar Royal Pavilion | Keith133517 | |
| Dagshai Parade Ground | Keith133517 | |
| KRRC Cap Badge | Keith133517 | |
| First World War Medals | Keith133517 | |
| Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 | Keith133517 |
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