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We remember Alfred James Cheesman
We remember Alfred James Cheesman
Duplicate of A C Cheeseman
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Timeline
Timeline
1881
1907
marriage
Nellie Woodison, later Bosher
Source:9603368
1907 - 30th May 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9555282
31st August 1915
1917
dates
Age 36
Source:9555142
30th May 1917
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9555141
service
British Army
Gunner
14550
Royal Garrison Artillery
142nd Siege Battery
Source:9555142
location
Egham, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9555141
1917
death
Died of wounds
Unit:142nd Siege Battery Ryl Garrison Artillery.
Details: Injured 23rd May & Died of wounds (burns) on 30th May 1917.
France
Source:789315
30th May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Grave Ref: I. T. 4
Source:9555142
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred James |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Cheesman |
| Source | 789315 |
| Last Name | Cheesman And Cheeseman Or Chessman |
| Source | 9555142 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egham, Surrey | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14550 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 142nd Siege Battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| George Cheeseman or Chessman | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Woodison, later Bosher | wife | 1907 |
Media
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HEADSTONEHeadstone of ALFRED J. CHESSMAN - in Noeux-Les-Mines Communal Cemetery, Nr Bethune, France, Pas De Calais
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Noeux le Mines Cemetery, Nr Bethune, FranceThis is a photo of the Cemetery where my Grandfather - Alfred James CHESSMAN is buried. He died 100 years ago - 30 May 1917Contributed by:
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1911 CENSUSCopy of original 1911 CENSUS showing Alfred J. Chessman living in Egham, Surrey with his wife Nellie and two children Alfred & EvelynContributed by:
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CHESSMAN, Alfred J. Gratuity / Pension StatementWar Gratuity Pension StatementContributed by:
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HEADSTONEHeadstone for Alfred James CHESSMAN in Noeux-les-Mines Cemetery, 62290, FranceContributed by:
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1911 CENSUS - Enlarged image1911 Census for CHESSMAN, Alfred James living with wife Nellie & two children Alfred J. 4yrs & Evelyn 2yrs - enlarged to show the hand-written name & address with above's signatureContributed by:
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MARRIAGEMarriage transcription for Alfred James CHESSMAN in 1907 to Nellie WoodisonContributed by:
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R.G.A. Service Record 1917CHESSMAN, Alfred James - R.G.A. Service Record up to 23rd May 2017 - the day my Grandfather was injured - he died on 30th May one week later.Contributed by:
Joan32289
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MIC image (Ancestry) - BWM, VM | R58235 | |
| MIC transcription image - 15 star | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HEADSTONE | Joan32289 | |
| Alfred James CHESSMAN | Joan32289 | |
| Noeux le Mines Cemetery, Nr Bethune, France | Joan32289 | |
| Death 'Penny' Wall Plaque | Joan32289 | |
| 1911 CENSUS | Joan32289 | |
| CHESSMAN, Alfred J. Gratuity / Pension Statement | Joan32289 | |
| HEADSTONE | Joan32289 | |
| 1911 CENSUS - Enlarged image | Joan32289 | |
| MARRIAGE | Joan32289 | |
| R.G.A. Service Record 1917 | Joan32289 |
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We remember Alfred James Cheesman
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