Henry Alford
Service Number
113316
Military Unit
237th Siege Bty Royal Garrison Artillery
Date of birth
Unknown
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
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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'
