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We remember Alfred Cherry
We remember Alfred Cherry
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1901
service
Royal Navy
Source:8680909
11th May 1901
1915
service
Royal Navy
Acting Gunner
Source:7627863
21st June 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
HMS Defence
Source:7627863
21st June 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Source:7627863
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Cherry |
| Source | 7627863 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Acting Gunner | ||||
| Royal Navy | |||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Defence | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rebecca Cherry | mother | ||
| George Cherry | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon and the Great War | Stuart12032 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| From Croydon in the Great War | Stuart12032 |
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