Alfred Ward, First World War

ALFRED WARD

Alf Ward

During the First World War he was assigned to the West Kensington (Rifles) because his Father had a business.

Alf Ward to Hilda Tanner 1916

Alf Ward to Hilda Tanner 1916

Postcard from Alf to Hilda which includes his service number.



Alf Ward April 1918

Photographic picture postcard taken at Aldershot during April 1918, Alf is in the middle of the group and smiling.

War Office Record
Corps: London Regiment.
Rank: Corporal.
Regiment numbers: 4989, 492018 and 585148.
While in the trenches on the Western Front he was very ill. The problem was said to be dysentery and he returned home to England where he was in hospital for some time.

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