1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance

Soldier Record

Alfred Barton Coleman

Contributed by: David Coleman, on 2008-11-11

No portrait available
Rank
First NameAlfred Barton
SurnameColeman
Year of Birth1888
Year of Death1968
RegimentRoyal Buckinghamshire Yeomanry
Place of Wartime Residence

Alfred Barton's Story

A 'Kitchener' volunteer. Fought with the Royal Bucks Hussars throughout the Eastern campaign including the battle for Gaza when on horseback they charged the Turkish guns and captured Gaza on the 7th November 1917. A courageous man filled with compassion and humility. The most wonderful Father a man could wish for.

Other memories

No additional memories have been submitted

BBC © 2014The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.