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We remember Alfred Applin
We remember Alfred Applin
Timeline
Timeline
1861
sibling
Thomas Edward Applin
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April 1861
1864
sibling
Joseph Applin
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March 1864
1867
sibling
Joseph Applin
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January 1867
1870
sibling
Lydia Jane Applin
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September 1870
1873
sibling
Sydney Applin
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December 1873
1877
sibling
Blanche Applin
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21st May 1877
1881
sibling
Mary Ann Applin
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28th February 1881
1886
1891
dates
Age 5
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1891
1891
location
Ryehill, Bere Regis, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
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1891
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:8897244
19th December 1914
1914
enlistment
Dorchester
United Kingdom
Source:8897244
19th December 1914
1914
location
142 Rye Hill, Bere Regis, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8897244
19th December 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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9th August 1915 - 23rd September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gunshot Wound 6th Sept 1915 In Action, Galipoli. Hospitalised as in other entry.
Hospital/Institution
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6th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Bullet wound in chest. Entrance just internal to angle of right scapula. Bullet passed through spinal cord and lodged in chest. Immediate paraplegia and complete double incontinence.
Hospital/Institution
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24th September 1915 - 24th November 1915
1916
discharge
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6th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
12646
Dorsetshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
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1916
events
Proceedings on Discharge document
Military Discipline
Source:8897244
1920
death
Died of wounds
Richmond
United Kingdom
Source:7081198
Source:6982841
6th May 1920
burial
Bere Regis
Dorset
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:6982841
Source:7081198
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Applin |
| Source | 651038 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Rye Hill, Bere Regis, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | 19th December 1914 | |
| Ryehill, Bere Regis, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12646 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Pope | mother | ||
| Thomas Edward Applin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edward Applin | brother | April 1861 | |
| Joseph Applin | brother | March 1864 | |
| Joseph Applin | brother | January 1867 | |
| Lydia Jane Applin | sister | September 1870 | |
| Sydney Applin | brother | December 1873 | |
| Blanche Applin | sister | 21st May 1877 | |
| Mary Ann Applin | sister | 28th February 1881 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-12-19 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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St Paul's Altar ClothThis cloth was embroidered by wounded soldiers from different countries of the Commonwealth including Private Alfred Applin
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Headstone, Bere Regis, Dorset, EnglandAlfred has both a civil & a CWGC headstoneContributed by:
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Bere Regis War MemorialWar memorial at St John the Baptist’s Church, Bere Regis.Contributed by:
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St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis.This is a photo of the village church. Pvt Alfred Applin was one of 'those who served' in WWI with links to Bere Regis.Contributed by:
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Name of soldier on WWI memorial.Bere Regis WWI memorial close up of soldiers names.Contributed by:
Amy127
Communities
Communities
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3rd Battalion, Dorsetshire RegimentMore about 3rd Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
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The Men of the Altar Frontal at St Pauls CathedralMore about The Men of the Altar Frontal at St Pauls Cathedral
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Bere Regis, Dorset. Those That Served.More about Bere Regis, Dorset. Those That Served.
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Bere Regis, Dorset. The War Memorial.More about Bere Regis, Dorset. The War Memorial.
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The men who contributed to the recently restored St Paul's Cathedral WW1 altar frontal.More about The men who contributed to the recently restored St Paul's Cathedral WW1 altar frontal.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kathy30586 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kathy30586 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kathy30586 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kathy30586 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Chris2090 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Chris2090 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Cathedral, Altar Frontal embroidered by wounded vetrans | Chris2090 | |
| CWGC war grave details | Amy127 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Altar Cloth | Kathy30586 | |
| Headstone, Bere Regis, Dorset, England | Kathy30586 | |
| Bere Regis War Memorial | Amy127 | |
| St John the Baptist Church, Bere Regis. | Amy127 | |
| Name of soldier on WWI memorial. | Amy127 |
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