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Record #23233
Name :
: Alfred Thomas UNDERHILL (1890 - 1915)
  aka : Sergeant Underhill


Father
:
Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1 Jun 1890

Marriage (1)
:
Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 2 Mar 1915   Notes : Appendicitis - Death Due to Service
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Staffordshire, Tipton
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialEngland, Tidworth
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 24 May 1907
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Carthaginian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Middlemore
NotesThe following records have been discerned for Sergeant Alfred Thomas Underhill.

1901 English Census records state Elizabeth Thomas and Dr. George Underhill were of Wolverley, Worcestershire, England. Their children Jessie (17), Peter (15), Lucy (14), Raphael (12), Alfred (10), Henry (9), John (8), Irene (6), Unnamed baby daughter (12 days of age) in residence, as well as Nurse Eden M Pearson (50).

Library and Archives Canada
Surname: UNDERHILL
Given Name: Alfred
Age: 15
Sex: M
Ship: Carthaginian
Year of Arrival: 1907
Departure Port: Liverpool
Departure Date: 1907-05-11
Arrival Port: Halifax
Arrival Date: 1907-05-24
Party: Middlemore Homes
Destination: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Comments: See also reels T-526 and C-4731
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Reference: RG 76 C1b
Microfilm: T-502
Type of Record: Passenger Lists

Traveled with his brother, George Henry Underhill.

1911 English Census records for Elizabeth Thomas and Dr. George Underhill place them at 1 Stafford Rd, St Stephens, Kempston Rd, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. In residence is Lucy Emily (24) and Elizabeth (16).

Attestation papers were signed 25 Sep 1914 in Valcartier, Quebec. Alfred Thomas Underhill was born 1 Jun 1890 in Tipton, Staffordshire, England. Next of Kin is listed as Dr. George Underhill of Vallambrosa, St. Johns Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight. His occupation is an Accountant. 5'5 1/2" in height with grey eyes and dark hair, he had 3 vaccination marks and acne marks on his back. Religion was listed as Church of England.

Commonwealth War Graves Registers states that Alfred Thomas Underhill died in the barracks due to appendicitis. He is buried in Tidworth Military Cemetery, Tidworth, Wiltshire, England. Next of Kin confirms his father, Dr. George Underhill of Vallombrosa Street, John Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight.

Find A Grave Memorial# 37393226 
ContributorsCreated : 2013-10-21 09:43:37 / From original database

Last Updated : 2013-10-21 09:46:30 /

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3009 ABBIS, Ann1877ENG, STS, Stoke upon Trent Jun 1890 : Sardinian CAN Maria Rye  
3010 ABBIS, Matilda1880ENG, STS, Stoke Upon Trent Jun 1890 : Sardinian CAN Maria Rye  
3039 ABBOTT, Isaac1883ENG, STS, Brierly Hill Jul 1897 : State of California CAN Waifs & Strays  
3090 ABRAHAM, Reginald Robert1908ENG, STS, Newcastle-under-Lyme Sep 1920 : Minnedosa CAN Catholic Emigration Association  
3091 ABRAHAM, Thomas William1906ENG, STS, Newcastle-under-Lyme Sep 1920 : Minnedosa CAN Catholic Emigration Association  
3117 ACKLEY, George Richard1884ENG, STS, Stoke on Trent May 1888 : Polynesian CAN Liverpool Catholic Childrens Protective Society (now Nugent Care)  
3118 ACKLEY, Jane1875ENG, STS, Stoke on Trent May 1888 : Polynesian CAN Liverpool Catholic Childrens Protective Society (now Nugent Care)  
3119 ACKLEY, Margaret1881ENG, STS, Stoke on Trent May 1888 : Polynesian CAN Liverpool Catholic Childrens Protective Society (now Nugent Care)  
2977 ADDERLEY, Fanny Hannah1896ENG, STS, Gnosall May 1911 : Victorian CAN Waifs & Strays  
13111 ALLSOP, Ernest1885ENG, STS, Stoke on Trent Jun 1896 : Sardinian CAN Catholic Protection Society  
3698 ANSON, Kate1887ENG, STS, Stoke on Trent Jun 1902 : Siberian CAN Middlemore  
26826 ASHTON, Lucy1922ENG, STS, Wolverhampton May 1934 : Ballarat AUS Fairbridge Homes  
11067 ASTLEY, Katherine E1896ENG, STS Mar 1910 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
3768 BAINBRIDGE, Harry1886ENG, STS, Hanley Sep 1905 : Kensington CAN Barnardos  
10669 BARKER, Richard James1894ENG, STS, Hanley Mar 1909 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
9157 BARLEY, Edward 1894ENG, STS, Wolverhampton May 1907 : Carthaginian CAN Middlemore  
7199 BARLEY, Frederick1897ENG, STS, Wolverhampton May 1907 : Carthaginian CAN Middlemore  
9156 BARLEY, Letitia1900ENG, STS, Wolverhampton May 1907 : Carthaginian CAN Middlemore  
12770 BATE, Albert Victor1902ENG, STS, Dudley Jun 1911 : Carthaginian CAN Middlemore  
3627 BATE, Benjamin1897ENG, STS, Woodsetton Jun 1909 : Carthaginian CAN Middlemore  
4362 BATE, Daisy1904ENG, STS, Woodsetton Jun 1910 : Mongolian CAN Middlemore  
4428 BELL, Kathleen Louisa1922ENG, STS, West Bromich Oct 1934 : Moreton Bay AUS Fairbridge Homes  
16249 BENNETT, Donald Stewart1907ENG, STS, Cannock May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
16165 BENNETT, Elizabeth Mabel1904ENG, STS, Lichfield May 1920 : Minnedosa CAN Middlemore  
16247 BENNETT, Gordon Alexander1909ENG, STS, Cannock May 1920 : Minnedosa CAN Middlemore  
16248 BENNETT, Mary Irene1906ENG, STS, Wolverhampton May 1920 : Minnedosa CAN Middlemore  
13719 BETTS, Arthur1881ENG, STS, Stoke on Trent Sep 1887 : Circassian CAN Liverpool Catholic Childrens Protective Society (now Nugent Care)  
14582 BOSTOCK, Selina1874ENG, STS, Chesteron Oct 1887 : Sardinian CAN Maria Rye  
5535 BOUCHER, Harold 1915ENG, STS, Wolverhampton Mar 1928 : Benalla AUS Fairbridge Homes  
16532 BOX, Edgar Gerard1901ENG, STS, Wolverhampton May 1913 : Corsican CAN Father Hudsons Homes  
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