Alfred Ibbitson (1890-1962)
Sunderland man served with Durham Light Infantry
Alfred Ibbitson was born in Sunderland in 1890.
He enlisted the 21st of December 1908 and served with 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry.
Ibbitson was sent to France on 8th of September 1914 with this battalion. He was then discharged on 1st of April 1915 from 3rd D.L.I. because of the wounds caused by a gun shot to his left foot.
Civil Parish: Sunderland
Birth date: 1890
Death date: 1962-Dec-24
Armed force/civilian: Army
Residence: 18 Cirencester Street, Sunderland, County Durham (1891 census)
Organisation membership: 2nd and 3rd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
Employment: Carpenter
Family: Father: Frederick William Ibbitson
Mother: Christiana (nee Thynn)
Brother: William
Military service:
Corporal
Regimental number: 10668
2nd and 3rd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
Medal(s): British War Medal
Victory Medal
1914-1918 Star medal
Silver War Badge
Gender: Male
Contributed by Durham at War Volunteer
