Alfred Bell
First World War
| Rank | Driver |
|---|---|
| Service number | T4/214429 |
| Regiment | Army Service Corps |
| Enlisted | 2 August 1916 |
| Born | 24 October 1888 |
| Place of birth | Market Weighton |
| Occupation | Drayman |
| Medals / memorial recognition | Victory Medal, British War Medals WW1 |
Life in Market Weighton
Alfred Bell was born on 24 October 1888 in Market Weighton, East Yorkshire. He lived in Southgate, Market Weighton, and worked as a drayman.
Family
Alfred was the son of Peter Wetherill Bell and Elizabeth Ann Cross. On 6 November 1909, he married Agnes Annie Lakes at Fridaythorpe.
Our research has identified three children: May, born on 7 May 1910; Tom, born on 18 September 1913; and Herbert, born in 1918.
Military Service
Alfred served as a Driver in the Army Service Corps during the First World War. His service number was T4/214429, and his recorded enlistment date was 2 August 1916.
Our research lists the British War Medal and Victory Medal in connection with his service; entitlement remains subject to checking against the original medal records.
Continuing Research
Our research suggests that Alfred was wounded on 3 August 1917 and may have survived the war, with possible evidence of his presence in records from 1921 and 1939. These findings have not yet been independently verified.
Although his name appears on the Market Weighton Cenotaph, the circumstances surrounding his commemoration require further investigation.
We welcome information from relatives, local historians and anyone who may have documents, photographs or personal recollections relating to Alfred’s life.
Research Sources
Market Weighton Cenotaph research compilation: Alfred Bell. Original records cited or implied by the compilation have not yet been individually verified.
Commemoration
Further commemoration details are being researched.
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