1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance

Soldier Record

Alfred Thomas Colyer

Contributed by: John B Smith (Grandson), on 2008-11-08

Alfred Thomas Colyer
Rank
First NameAlfred Thomas
SurnameColyer
Year of Birth1877
Year of Death1946
RegimentQueen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Place of Wartime ResidenceRyarsh, Kent

Alfred Thomas's Story

1898;18/08/1898;Maidstone; 66668 -RWK;Private;Attested. Royal West Kent Regiment - Maidstone, Kent

WW1 Memories:

Other memories

John B Smith (Grandson)2008-11-09

20/02/1916: Re-engaged for duration of War.
14/04/1916: To France. Posted to 1st R.W.Kent. 13/07/1916: Appointed A/Sgt.
20-21 /07/1916: Attack at High Wood
22/07/1916: Wounded - Shell shock.
02/08/1916: Posted Depot.
19/01/1917: Posted 3rd Btn.
16/02/1917: France - Transferred to Labour Company: R. W. Surrey Regiment.
09/05/1917: Transferred to 112th Lab. Corps.
14/05/1917: Confirmed in Rank - Sgt.

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