Henry Alford
Service number
113316
Military unit
237th Siege Bty Royal Garrison Artillery
Address
1 Murray Street Mansfield.
Date of birth
Date of death
17 Mar 1917 (29 years old)
Place of birth
Unknown
Employment, education or hobbies
He was a butcher at the Co-op.
- Family History
- Military history
- Extra information
- Photographs
Family history
He was the son of Thomas and Ruth Alford of High Spannia, Kimberley. He was the husband of Florence Ada née Trueman (married 04/04/1912). He was the father of Florence Kathleen, born 10/08/1913 and Marjory, born 24/04/1916. They lived at 1 Murray Street, Mansfield. Florence was left £620s 7d in Henry's will.
Military history
He attested 11/12/1915 under Lord Derby's Scheme and was called up 10/08/1916. Florence was awarded 24s 2d as a pension.
He is buried in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium Grave Reference: VI C 10
Extra information
Personal inscription on CWGC headstone: 'At rest'
Photographs
Henry Alford
Buried in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery.