History while in the forces
Apr 1916: joined 2nd Bankers Battalion and sent to train at Epping ForestJun 1916: sent to train near Edinburgh and promoted to Lance Corporal
Jan 1917: heard that he has just finished his first spell of trench work
May 1917: after having been reported missing for about 6 weeks his body was found on 30 May buried in the ruins of a village in France. We understand he fell in the heavy fighting in the April offensive. From letters sent to his parents Mr Clare appeared to be greatly respected and liked.
- Surname
- Clare
- Forename
- Alfred Frederick
- Service number
- 52054
- Rating or rank
- Lance Corporal
- Regiment or Other Unit
- 24th Battalion Royal Fusiliers
- Branch
- Bedford
- Date of Birth
- 1888
- Date of birth
- 1888
- Date of Entering Bank's Service
- 1905
- Date of Joining HM Forces
- 08 Apr 1916
- Date of Death
- 1917
