Personal data
| Name | Tickner |
|---|---|
| Initials | A.W.G |
| Christian name | Alfred William George |
| Date and place of birth | Essex, (East) London; 25.01.1898 |
| Address | 20 Junction Terrace, Caerphilly |
| Family | Son of Frederick W. and Amelia Tickner |
Extra information
- Information
- In 1921 he worked as a gardener, living at Cleughbrae, Camberley Surrey
Military data
| Service number | 290580 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Gunner |
| Regiment / Unit | 141 Heavy Battery |
| Date of death |
Other information
- Information 1
- Enlisted in RFA (service number 297) in Caerphilly (South Wales) in March 1915, aged 17; battery went to France in April 1916; saw action around Ieper until 1918 when Battery moved to Arras; had accident in July 1918, lost his left leg. Demobbed in 1919. Awarded Silver War Badge. Never once mentioned the war.
- Information 2
- Served in WW2.
Media
Sources
- Source
- Information from grandson Derek Tickner (see file)