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We remember Alfred Astles
We remember Alfred Astles
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1907
enlistment
Nantwich
United Kingdom
Source:8968853
14th January 1907
1907
service
British Army
Private
8379
Cheshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8968853
14th January 1907
1907
employment
Carter
United Kingdom
Source:8968853
1907
1908
service
British Army
Private
8379
Cheshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8968853
7th January 1908
1915
service
British Army
Private
8379
Cheshire Regiment
Source:8968845
16th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8968853
16th January 1915 - 13th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
8379
Cheshire Regiment
Depot
Source:8968853
14th May 1915
marriage
Ruth
Source:7080838
service
British Army
Private
8379
Cheshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7080838
1915
death
Died of wounds
Military Hospital, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7080838
Source:8968845
Source:8968853
7th June 1915
burial
Cheshire
United Kingdom
Central. 913
Source:7080838
sibling
George
Source:8968853
sibling
Jennie
Source:8968853
sibling
Fred
Source:8968853
sibling
Jack
Source:8968853
sibling
Ruth
Source:8968853
sibling
Annie
Source:8968853
sibling
Jane
Source:8968853
sibling
Daisy
Source:8968853
sibling
Sarah
Source:8968853
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Astles |
| Source | 89029 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8379 | Cheshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8379 | Cheshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 8379 | Cheshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8379 | Cheshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8379 | Cheshire Regiment | Depot | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Astles | mother | ||
| Frederick Astles | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George | brother | ||
| Jennie | sister | ||
| Fred | brother | ||
| Jack | brother | ||
| Ruth | sister | ||
| Annie | sister | ||
| Jane | sister | ||
| Daisy | sister | ||
| Sarah | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-01 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Nantwich All Saints CemeteryAlfred Astles was buried in this cemetery - info from CWGC.
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | R58235 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | R58235 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Astles 1886 - 1915 | Richard27656 | |
| MIC image (Ancestry) | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Nantwich All Saints Cemetery | Richard27656 | |
| Cheshire Regiment | R58235 |
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