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Second Lieutenant ALFRED JOHN HAROLD RYDER WIDDOWSON

Regiment & Unit/Ship

South Lancashire Regiment

2nd Bn.

Date of Death

Died 25 August 1914

Age 20 years old

Buried or commemorated at

BRIASTRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY

South East portion.

France

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Photographer: Bill Caudwell

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Photographer: Johan Pauwels

  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of Alfred John and Alice Widdowson, of "Calthorpe," 26, Burford Rd., Whalley Range, Manchester.
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Buried or commemorated at

BRIASTRE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Nord France
Number of casualties: 1
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