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We remember Alfred Woods
We remember Alfred Woods
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
location
Block Green, Faringdon. Grandparents home
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7967369
31st March 1901
1915
employment
Farm Hand
Richmond, Quebec
Canada
Source:5853986
10th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Canada
Source:5853986
10th November 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
177541
Grenadier Guards
Canadian Infantry
Source:5853986
10th November 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5853986
12th August 1916 - 21st October 1916
1916
dates
Age 17
Source:7537347
21st October 1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
177541
Source:5853986
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
177541
Canadian Infantry
Source:7537347
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed in Action during attack on Regina Trench. Believed to be 17 years 2 months and 12 days old
Near Courcelette
France
Source:7537347
21st October 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7537347
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Woods |
| Source | 5853986 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Green, Faringdon. Grandparents home | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 177541 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 177541 | Canadian Infantry | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 177541 | Grenadier Guards | Canadian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Woods | mother | ||
| Unknown | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium Dark | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-10 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Alfred Woods, 87th Canadian InfantryFrom Pictorial Record of 87th Canadian Infantry. (Canadian Grenadier Guards)Contributed by:
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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 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mark2441 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mark2441 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mark2441 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Woods | Mark2441 | |
| Alfred Woods, 87th Canadian Infantry | Mark2441 | |
| Birth Certificate | Mark2441 | |
| Embarkation | Mark2441 | |
| recruitment poster | Mark2441 | |
| Map | Mark2441 | |
| Christopher Square | Mark2441 | |
| Vimy Memorial | Mark2441 | |
| War Diary | Mark2441 |
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