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We remember Alfred James White
We remember Alfred James White
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Albert Ernest White
Source:5375021
28th February 1874
1876
sibling
Annie Evelyn Beard
Source:5375021
1876
1878
sibling
Emily Blanche Payne
Source:5375021
20th October 1878
1883
1885
sibling
Amy Beatrice White
Source:5375021
1885
1914
enlistment
Gloucester
United Kingdom
Source:5375021
31st August 1914
1916
hospitalisation
Slight Wound - Cause artillery fire.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5505193
13th February 1916
1916
appointments
Promoted to Lance Corporal (Unpaid)
Source:5505061
14th September 1916
1916
marriage
Mabel Agnes Lewis
Source:5375021
24th October 1916
1917
dates
Age 34
Source:5375021
16th August 1917
service
British Army
Private
2728 TF
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:5375021
service
British Army
Private
240736
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:5375021
1917
death
Killed in Action
Attack at 4.45 am on 16th August 1917 near St Julien.
St Julien
Belgium
Source:5375021
16th August 1917
sibling
Edward Charles White
Source:5375021
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred James |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | White |
| Source | 5375021 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2728 TF | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240736 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily White | mother | ||
| Edward Charles White | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Charles White | brother | ||
| Albert Ernest White | brother | 28th February 1874 | |
| Amy Beatrice White | sister | 1885 | |
| Annie Evelyn Beard | sister | 1876 | |
| Emily Blanche Payne | sister | 20th October 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Agnes Lewis | wife | 24th October 1916 |
Media
Media
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Corpora Alfred James White 240736 5th GlostersPhotograph is part of a Commemorative Silk Bookmark produced by the family and held by the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
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Alf White of D Company Rugby TeamHe was a player in the D Company Rugby team of the 5th Gloucestershire Regiment which won the Inter-Company Rugby Tournament in March 1915.Contributed by:
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Private Alf White practising digging trenches.The 5th Glosters did their basic training at Chelmsford and constructing trenches was part of that programme.Contributed by:
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Newspaper Cutting of Death AnnouncementNewspaper Cutting of Death NotificationContributed by:
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Corporal Alfred James WhitePhotograph used in newspaper report of his death.Contributed by:
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Private A J White's Promotion to Lance Corporal5th Glosters Gazette Promotions Page 1916Contributed by:
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5th Battalion War Diary - 13.2.1916Casualty report for Private 2728 A J White of D Company Lewis Gun SectionContributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Corpora Alfred James White 240736 5th Glosters | Roger10571 | |
| Alf White of D Company Rugby Team | Roger10571 | |
| Private Alf White practising digging trenches. | Roger10571 | |
| Newspaper Cutting of Death Announcement | Roger10571 | |
| Corporal Alfred James White | Roger10571 | |
| Gloucester Citizen Death Notice | Roger10571 | |
| 1911 Census | Roger10571 | |
| Private A J White's Promotion to Lance Corporal | Roger10571 | |
| 5th Battalion War Diary - 13.2.1916 | Roger10571 |
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