History while in the forces
Sep 1914: joined the Forces 6th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment, ColchesterMay 1915: transferred to Codford St. Mary
Aug 1915: a Field Post Card from France
Aug 1916: has been in recent hard fighting in France
Sep 1916: has received Official Acknowledgement of his conduct in the Battle of the Somme on July 1. Received a letter from his General praising him for his gallant Conduct and devotion to duty in the field. Acting as Orderly to his Colonel.
Mar 1917: still in France and in action from time to time
- Surname
- Caunt
- Forename
- Alfred James
- Service number
- 12726
- Rating or rank
- Private
- Decorations
- Military Medal
- Regiment or Other Unit
- Royal Berkshire Regiment
- Branch
- Marylebone, London
- Date of Birth
- 1894
- Date of birth
- 1894
- Date of Entering Bank's Service
- Jul 1911
