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We remember Alphaeus Henry Wicliffe Grant
We remember Alphaeus Henry Wicliffe Grant
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Timeline
Timeline
1882
1900
employment
Labourer
Jamaica
Source:8867972
21st January 1900
1900
dates
Age 18
Source:8867972
22nd January 1900
1900
enlistment
Jamaica
Source:8867972
22nd January 1900
1900
service
British Army
Private
3953
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8867972
21st May 1900 - 28th October 1903
1910
service
British Army
Corporal
3953
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8867972
2nd February 1910
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
3953
West India Regiment
Source:8867972
24th February 1914
1914
dates
Age 32
Source:9568945
5th November 1914
1914
marriage
Adella Eugenia Lowe
Source:9568945
5th November 1914
1916
theatres
East Africa :5a
Source:8867972
2nd July 1916 - 8th September 1918
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9627535
26th April 1917
sibling
David
Source:8867972
sibling
John
Source:8867972
sibling
Jestina
Source:8867972
sibling
Ann
Source:8867972
1982
dates
Age 99
Source:9568949
2nd July 1982
1982
location
5 Verene Avenue, Half Way Tree, St. Andrew
Jamaica
Source:9568949
July 1982
1982
death
arteriosclerosis heart disease with failure
5 Verene Avenue, Half Way Tree, St. Andrew
Jamaica
Source:9568949
2nd July 1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alphaeus Henry Wicliffe |
| Initials | AHW |
| Last Name | Grant, |
| Source | 9568945 |
| First Names | Alpheus |
| Initials | A |
| Source | 9568945 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Verene Avenue, Half Way Tree, St. Andrew | Jamaica | known July 1982 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3953 | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3953 | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 3953 | West India Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| David Samuel Grant | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David | brother | ||
| John | brother | ||
| Jestina | sister | ||
| Ann | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adella Eugenia Lowe | wife | 5th November 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Black | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-01-22 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-01-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Certficate of DischargeDischarge certificate Sarjeant Alpheus Grant No. 3953Contributed by:
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The Small Book - Service AbroadSerjeant Alpheus Grant No 3953 deplyment begingin with Sierra Leone in 1903, 1908, 1915; Cameroons 1915, East Africa 1916, and Eygpt 1918Contributed by:
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Remembrance DayJamaica Remembrance Day late 1970s, Sarjeant Alpheus Grant meeting Govenor Genral Sir Florizel Glasspole
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Jamaica Gleaner 10 Nov 1975Jamaica Gleaner article on Remembrance Day 1975Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British armed forces and overseas banns and marriages Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica, Civil Registration, 1880-1999, marriage | Deborah102878 | |
| Jamaica, Civil Registration, 1880-1999, Death | Deborah102878 | |
| The Empty Sleeve: The story of the West India Regiments of the British Army | Conrad58237 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| West India Regiment | Deborah102878 | |
| Out of many, one people | Deborah102878 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Deborah102878 | |
| Certficate of Discharge | Conrad58237 | |
| London Gazette | Conrad58237 | |
| The Small Book - Service Abroad | Conrad58237 | |
| Memorandum discharge | Conrad58237 | |
| Alpheus Grant 3953 The Small Book | Conrad58237 | |
| Remembrance Day | Conrad58237 | |
| Marriage photo | Conrad58237 | |
| Sarjeant Alpheus Grant 3593 The Small Book | Conrad58237 | |
| Jamaica Gleaner 10 Nov 1975 | Conrad58237 | |
| Jamaica Gleaner 10 Nov 1980 | Conrad58237 |
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We remember Alphaeus Henry Wicliffe Grant
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