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We remember Alfred Brotherton
We remember Alfred Brotherton
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Parish of St Lawrence, Evesham, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9580048
Source:9559692
10th March 1894
1901
location
7, Magpie Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9579986
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Market Gardener
Evesham, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9579981
2nd April 1911
1911
location
22, Littleworth Street, Evesham, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9579981
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Gardener
Source:9559692
31st August 1914
1914
enlistment
Evesham, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9559692
31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15034
Worcestershire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9559692
31st August 1914 - 16th February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
15034
Worcestershire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9559692
17th February 1915 - 1st October 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9559679
18th February 1915 - 2nd October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
G S and P (cont) back
Hospital/Institution
Source:9559692
26th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gas poisoning
Hospital/Institution
Source:9559692
2nd October 1915 - 23rd October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
15034
Worcestershire Regiment
Depot
Source:9559692
2nd October 1915 - 3rd November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
15034
Worcestershire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9559692
4th November 1915 - 26th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15034
Worcestershire Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:9559692
27th April 1916 - 22nd July 1916
1916
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:9559692
27th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15034
Worcestershire Regiment
Invalided to India
Source:9559692
23rd July 1916 - 15th October 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:9559680
11th September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15034
Worcestershire Regiment
Depot
Source:9559692
16th October 1916 - 31st October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
15034
Worcestershire Regiment
Command Depot Ballyonare
Source:9559692
1st November 1916 - 10th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
15034
Worcestershire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9559692
11th February 1917 - 1st April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
15034
Worcestershire Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:9559692
2nd April 1917 - 9th April 1918
1917
hospitalisation
VD
Hospital/Institution
Source:9559692
25th September 1917 - 23rd January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
15034
Training Battalion Belgaum, India
Source:9559692
10th April 1918 - 4th July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
124791
Machine Gun Corps
270 Company
Source:9559680
5th July 1918 - 29th December 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
7810874
Machine Gun Corps
Source:9559680
30th December 1919 - 10th January 1920
1920
service
British Army
Private
7810874
Machine Gun Corps
8th Battalion
Source:9559680
11th January 1920 - 26th February 1920
1920
service
British Army
Private
7810874
Machine Gun Corps
FSD
Source:9559680
27th February 1920 - 4th March 1920
1920
service
British Army
Private
7810874
Machine Gun Corps
9th Battalion
Source:9559680
5th March 1920 - 31st March 1921
1921
discharge
Source:9559680
31st March 1921
awards
Indian General Service Medal Afghan War NWF 1919
Other War Service Award
Source:9559678
sibling
Frederick T Brotherton
Source:9579986
1972
death
Evesham, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9580048
1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Brotherton |
| Source | 529357 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, Littleworth Street, Evesham, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 7, Magpie Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15034 | Worcestershire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15034 | Worcestershire Regiment | Invalided to India | Private | |
| British Army | 15034 | Worcestershire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 15034 | Worcestershire Regiment | Command Depot Ballyonare | Private | |
| British Army | 15034 | Worcestershire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15034 | Training Battalion Belgaum, India | Private | ||
| British Army | 15034 | Worcestershire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15034 | Worcestershire Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15034 | Worcestershire Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15034 | Worcestershire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15034 | Worcestershire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 7810874 | Machine Gun Corps | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7810874 | Machine Gun Corps | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7810874 | Machine Gun Corps | FSD | Private | |
| British Army | 7810874 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 124791 | Machine Gun Corps | 270 Company | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Indian General Service Medal Afghan War NWF 1919 | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Brotherton | mother | ||
| Thomas Brotherton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick T Brotherton | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-31 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan156040 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan156040 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan156040 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan156040 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan156040 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Susan156040 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan156040 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan156040 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal card | Susan156040 | |
| Worcestershire Regiment Badge | Susan156040 | |
| Medal Roll | Susan156040 |
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