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Pte. Alfred Frank Sillence

British Army 5th Btn. Royal Berkshire Regiment

from:West Woodhay, Newbury, Berkshire

(d.19th October 1915)

Alfred Sillence was the youngest of 5 brothers that went to war, and unfortunately the 1st to die. Alfred was killed near the end of the Battle Of Loos as he was about to be withdrawn from the line. He has no known grave but is commemorated on the panels at Dud Corner Cemetery.

Only 2 of the 5 brothers returned, one being my Great Grandfather. His brother William George was killed at Gallipoli about 6 weeks later. Sons of Mr. and Mrs. James Sillence of Field Cottage, West Woodhay, Newbury, Berks.



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