Other Information:Alfred enlisted on 16th September 1915. He was 20 years and 2 months old; was a Gardener by trade; and was living at 41 Parade Place, Jersey at the time. On 26th January 1916 he embarked at Southampton, then disembarking at Rouen the following day, entered the war in France on 27th January 1916. He was posted to serve with the 141st Field Ambulance, joining them in the field on 3rd February 1916. On 10th May 1916 he was admitted �sick� into the hospital of the 1st Field Ambulance, then returned to duty on the 18th May. On 29th November 1917 he proceeded to report to the Camp Commandant, XIX Corps Reinforcement Camp for temp duty, then rejoined the 141st Field Ambulance on 4th April 1918. On 15th September 1918 he suffered �G.S.W.� to his right thigh and left foot. He died from his wounds the same day at No 41 Casualty Clearing Station. He was the son of Edward Richard and Esther P Gould of St Helier, Jersey.
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