- First Name(s):AlfredJames
- Surname:YORK
- Service Number:45259
- Rank:
Private
- Conflict:WW1
- Service:Army
- Army Sector:Infantry
- Regiment:Worcestershire Regiment
- Battalion:4th Battalion
- Former Units:None
- Date of Death:9th October 1917
- Age At Death:19
- Place of Death:Unknown
- Place of Burial:Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium, Panel 75 to 77.
- Place of Birth:Unknown
- Home Town:Unknown
- Casualty's Relatives:
Son of George and Ellen York, of Wood Green Cottage, Stourport, Worcestershire
YORK Alfred James Is Named On These Memorials
Further Information About YORK Alfred James
Alfred York was the son of George and Ellen York of Lickhill Farm, Stourport. Previous to enlisting he was employed at Mr. Pratt’s, Lickhill Farm. He had only been abroad since Whitsuntide. Killed in action.
Sources for additional information: Kidderminster Shuttle 3rd November 1917, Kidderminster Shuttle 10th November 1917, Kidderminster Times 10th November 1917.
On 9th October the 4th Worcesters took part in the Battle of Poelcappele, attacking up the North bank of the Broembeek. The action cost 23 killed, 112 wounded and 40 missing.
An obituary for Alfred James York appears in the Stourport Parish Magazine for November 1917.
Alfred York has no known grave, the photograph available shows his name on Tyne Cot Memorial.