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We remember Alfred Brooks
We remember Alfred Brooks
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1900
sibling
Percy Brooks
Source:8482251
1900
1902
sibling
Amy Brooks
Source:8482251
1902
1904
sibling
Nellie Brooks
Source:8482251
1904
1909
sibling
William Henry Brooks
Source:8482251
1909
1914
employment
Farm Hand
Mrs Sykes
Causeway Farm, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8485276
1914 - 24th May 1918
1916
sibling
Mary Brooks
Source:8482325
1916
1918
enlistment
Pontefract
United Kingdom
Source:8482325
24th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
52013
West Riding Regiment
Source:8482325
25th May 1918 - 7th October 1918
1918
location
Causeway Farm, Swinefleet
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8482325
25th May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
47354
Durham Light Infantry
Source:8482325
7th September 1918 - 23rd October 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Two days before he had written home stating that he hadn't been in the firing line to that point.
Pommereuil
France
Source:8482316
23rd October 1918
burial
France
D 22
Source:8482316
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Brooks |
| Source | 521768 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Farm, Swinefleet | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 25th May 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 52013 | West Riding Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 47354 | Durham Light Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Mary Brooks nee Harrison | mother | ||
| George William Brooks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Brooks | brother | 1900 | |
| Amy Brooks | sister | 1902 | |
| Nellie Brooks | sister | 1904 | |
| William Henry Brooks | brother | 1909 | |
| Mary Brooks | sister | 1916 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Swinefleet District Roll of HonourMore about Swinefleet District Roll of Honour
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Goole Times Illustrated AlmanackMore about Goole Times Illustrated Almanack
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Alan68334 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Local War Casualties - Pte Brooks, Swinefleet | Alan68334 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Alfred Brooks | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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