Alfred Hopley

Alfred Hopley

Personal Details

Born in Norbury, Marbury, Cheshire in July 1896, the third son of William and Grace Ann Hopley of The Bank, Norbury, Cheshire.

The 1911 Census shows Alfred working on his father’s farm.

His sister, Fanny Hopley, is also commemorated on his Commonwealth War Graves Commission headstone.

Military History

Regiment : 9th Reserve Battery Royal Field Artillery
Rank : Driver
Service Number : 214255

Died at home; United Kingdom 5 May 1917 Aged 20

Commemorated
Marbury (St Michael) Churchyard

Marbury (St Michael) Churchyard

Image provided by Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Medals and Awards

We cannot find any military records (includes medal records) for Alfred. He died at home, so might have never seen active service at the front.

Further Information

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