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We remember Alfred Witt
We remember Alfred Witt
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Charles Vincent Witt
Source:9531158
11th May 1878
1880
sibling
Robert Witt
Source:9531158
1880
1882
sibling
Herbert Witt
Source:9531158
1882
1884
sibling
Walter Witt
Source:9531158
31st March 1884
1885
1886
sibling
Mabel Kate Witt
Source:9531158
30th May 1886
1887
sibling
Leonard Witt
Source:9531158
21st May 1887
1889
sibling
Elizabeth Flower Witt
Source:9531158
17th April 1889
1891
sibling
Elsie Emma Witt
Source:9531158
6th February 1891
1892
sibling
Reginald Witt
Source:9531158
1892
1894
sibling
Frederick Witt
Source:9531158
10th May 1894
1896
sibling
Frank Witt
Source:9531158
22nd March 1896
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9531158
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Dairyman
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9531158
31st March 1901
1917
dates
Age 32
Source:5844671
1st November 1917
1917
employment
Farmer
Ceylon Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:5844671
1st November 1917
1917
dates
Age 32
Source:5844671
24th November 1917
1917
enlistment
Regina, Saskatchwan
Canada
Source:5844671
24th November 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
256239
Source:5844671
24th November 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Died of Wounds
Hospital/Institution
Source:5844671
26th August 1918 - 28th August 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
256239
Canadian Mounted Rifles
1st Battalion
Source:7481547
28th August 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
Gun shot wound to the chest
France
Source:7481547
Source:5844671
28th August 1918
1920
awards
Memorial Cross
Other War Service Award
Source:5844671
13th July 1920
1920
awards
Plaques and Scrolls
Other War Service Award
Source:5844671
13th July 1920
burial
Pas de Calais
France
IV.D.57
Source:7481547
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Witt |
| Source | 5844671 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 256239 | Canadian Mounted Rifles | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 256239 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Memorial Cross | Other War Service Award | |
| Plaques and Scrolls | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Witt | father | ||
| Sarah Ann Light | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Vincent Witt | brother | 11th May 1878 | |
| Robert Witt | brother | 1880 | |
| Herbert Witt | brother | 1882 | |
| Walter Witt | brother | 31st March 1884 | |
| Mabel Kate Witt | sister | 30th May 1886 | |
| Leonard Witt | brother | 21st May 1887 | |
| Elizabeth Flower Witt | sister | 17th April 1889 | |
| Elsie Emma Witt | sister | 6th February 1891 | |
| Reginald Witt | brother | 1892 | |
| Frederick Witt | brother | 10th May 1894 | |
| Frank Witt | brother | 22nd March 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-11-24 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann34843 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge World War 1 Commemoration | Ann34843 |
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