Name
Alfred Ernest Brewer
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
27/10/1916
21
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Serjeant
43029
Northamptonshire Regiment
"A" Company, 6th Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Not Yet Researched
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY, GRANDCOURT
I. A. 19.
France
UK & Other Memorials
Berkhamsted Town Memorial
St Peter’s Church Plaque, Berkhamsted
Pre War
He was born in Berkhamsted. Son of John and Eliza Jane Brewer, of 9, Bridge St., Gt. Berkhamsted, Herts. He joined up at the age of 19 on 1 September 1914.
Wartime Service
He was initially in the Bedfordshire regiment. While serving his father passed away and a request was made for leave. This was in July 1916. The request was not granted. He was posted to the Northamptonshire regiment in July 1916. He was promoted to Serjeant on 27 September 1916. During his service he suffered gas poisoning and a gunshot wound to the back He died of wounds.
Acknowledgments
Jo Bayley