The Gloucestershire Regiment

22332 Alfred Sidney NEW

Alfred was born on 24^th November 1895 and baptised at all Saints’ Burbage in 1896.  His father, William Henry New was a labourer; his mother was Elizabeth Agnes New. 

In 1901 the family was recorded in the Census as living on the High Street in Burbage.  Alfred had 2 older brothers and a sister.  By 1911 Alfred was working as a servant for the Chessall family in Bridewell Street, Marlborough.

Alfred joined the Glosters and served with the 7^th Battalion in Gallipoli from 16^th August 1915.  Later Alfred served with the 1^st Battalion in France.  He was wounded during July 1916 near Pozieres and evacuated to The King George Hospital in Dublin.  He died on 20^th August 1917 and is buried in the Churchyard at all Saints’, Burbage.

Alfred was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the Britsih War Medal and Victory Medal.