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Alfred George Cotton (1888-1917)


Bethnal Green man served with 1/6th DLI commemorated at Arras


Alfred George Cotton was born in 1888, the son of Henry E. and Mary Ann Cotton of 156 Finnis Street, Bethnal Green, London. His mother is recorded as a charwoman.

By 1911 the family had moved to 13 Hamilton Road, Herne Hill, London, Alfred was working as a green grocer.

He enlisted at Lambeth and joined the 1/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. He was killed on 14 April 1917.

He was awarded the Victory and War Medals. He is commemorated on Bay 8 of the Arras Memorial.

Birth date: 1888

Death date: 14-Apr-1917

Armed force/civilian: Army

Residence: 156 Finnis Street, Bethnal Green, London
13 Hamilton Road, Herne Hill, London (1911)

Military service:

1st/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry
Private
number 273085

Gender: Male

Contributed by swejk, darlington


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