Personal Details
Born: 20 September 1900 in Whitchurch, Shropshire.
Family: He was the fifth of seven children born to Edwin Street, a foreman platelayer, and his wife Elizabeth. He married Gertrude Hughes in 1922 in Wellington, Shropshire and together they had two children – Gertrude J and Alfred R.
Residence: In 1901 he was living with his family at Broughall, Whitchurch. By 1911 they had moved to 76 New Park Road, Castlefields, Shrewsbury, Shropshire and this was the address to which he was discharged in 1920. In 1939 they were living at 48 Mill Bank, Wellington where he continued to live until his death.
Employment: On his Attestation document his occupation was given as a porter; in 1939 he was a bricklayer’s labourer.
Died: 9 January 1961 at the Royal Salop Infirmary, Shrewsbury, aged 60.
Military Details
Regiment: King’s (Liverpool) Regiment
Rank: Private
Service Number: 114437
Date of Enlistment: 18 September 1918
Date of Discharge: 16 March 1920
Reason for Discharge: Demobilisation
None awarded as he did not serve overseas