• Corporal Alfred William Alley

    January 2, 2025 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C

    Corporal Alfred William Alley DOD 20Oct17 Age 26

    Grave Enclosure No.2.I.D.11

    From the Battalion Diary:

    "15Oct17 Battalion camp moved from sheet 28 H.26.b.0.8 TO H.19.d.6.8

    16Oct17 X1A and Z1A batteries commenced the construction of shelters for men required. They are to camp at Hornby dump (J.25.a.47) until shelters are completed.

    21 Oct The following casualties occurred while a party was proceeding from Hornby dump to reserve positions held by X 1A & Z 1A batteries.

    9872 Cpt Alley AW and 32760. Haydon, AE killed in action by shell fire and 11339 HICKSON,H wounded/ All of X1A bty."
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