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


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

Marriage (1)
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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.

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ContributorsCreated : 2013-10-21 09:43:37 / From original database

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

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
23233 UNDERHILL, Alfred Thomas1890ENG, STS, Tipton May 1907 : Carthaginian CAN Middlemore  
21186 UNDERHILL, Ernest James1914ENG, SSX, Hastings Mar 1925 : Demosthenes AUS Fairbridge Homes  
23234 UNDERHILL, George Henry1891ENG, LDN, London May 1907 : Carthaginian CAN Middlemore  
24535 UNDERHILL, Rosetta1896 Jun 1906 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
21185 UNDERHILL, William Herbert1912IRL, WAT Mar 1925 : Demosthenes AUS Fairbridge Homes