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We remember Alfred Geard
We remember Alfred Geard
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1899
enlistment
Source:7661227
13th April 1899
1899
service
Royal Navy
Private
10254
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:8817030
13th April 1899 - 8th October 1914
1914
death
Died at Sea.
At sea off Belgium
Belgium
Source:8817030
8th October 1914
burial
Antwerp
Belgium
Source:7661227
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Geard |
| Source | 7661227 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 10254 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie GEARD | mother | ||
| Alfred GEARD | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Bn. R.N. Div. | Jack4956 |
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