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We remember Alfred S Butterworth
We remember Alfred S Butterworth
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1916
employment
Printer
Greenfields, Nr Oldham
United Kingdom
Source:9601280
May 1916
1916
dates
Age 17
Source:9601280
29th May 1916
1916
enlistment
Huddersfield
United Kingdom
Source:9601280
29th May 1916
1917
dates
Age 19
Source:8741197
1917
1917
location
Greenfield, Nr Oldham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9599818
20th November 1917
service
British Army
26496
West Riding Regiment
Source:687464
1917
death
Killed in Action
Ypres
Belgium
Source:8741197
Source:9601280
20th November 1917
burial
Ypres
Belgium
J 4
Source:9599818
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred S |
| Initials | AS |
| Last Name | Butterworth |
| Source | 687464 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield, Nr Oldham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th November 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26496 | West Riding Regiment |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| John Butterworth | father |
Media
Media
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Memorial window at Greenfields Church, SaddleworthNames of soldiers killed in WW1
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Memorial Stone at St Mary's Church, GreenfieldsNames of some of the soldiers who were killed in WW1Contributed by:
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Alfred Spencer Butterworth's GravestoneAlfred Spencer Butterworth is buried in Perth Military Cemetery near Ypres in BelgiumContributed by:
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Alfred Spencer Butterworth's HeadstoneThis is a photo of Alfred's gravestone, showing the date of his death and his age.
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Alfred Spencer Butterworth's Home LocationA screen shot from the website 'a street near you,' showing the location of Alfred's home prior to leaving for WW1.Contributed by:
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Alfred Spencer Butterworth's Medical RecordPart of Alfred Spencer Butterworth's medical record showing his place of birth and age when he enlisted.Contributed by:
Catherine88301
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Butterworth, Alfred Spencer | Catherine88301 | |
| British Army WW1 Service Records. 1914 - 1920 | Catherine88301 | |
| A Street Near You. Alfred Spencer Butterworth | Catherine88301 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Catherine88301 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial window at Greenfields Church, Saddleworth | Catherine88301 | |
| Memorial Stone at St Mary's Church, Greenfields | Catherine88301 | |
| Alfred Spencer Butterworth's Gravestone | Catherine88301 | |
| Alfred Spencer Butterworth's Headstone | Catherine88301 | |
| Alfred Spencer Butterworth's Home Location | Catherine88301 | |
| Alfred Spencer Butterworth's Medical Record | Catherine88301 |
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