Alfred George CUMNER (1867-?)

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Alfred was born in 1867 at Pembroke Dock in Wales to Sydney CUMNER & Miriam Crane MATTHEWS.

From PRO W097/2604:

Alfred George Cumner

Alfred served in the Leicestershire Regt. Regimental No. 1381

His next of kin was his father Sydney, 2 Albion Cottages, Sandhurst

Joined at Aldershot: 5-Aug-1885, born at Pembroke, Wales, age: 18 years, formerly a cook.

Had served in the militia - 3rd Batallion Berks. Regt. and he signed on for 12 years.

He was described as height 5th 7 1/2 ins, 135lbs, chest 35ins, dark compexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, C of E

Promoted:

• L. Cpl 2-Apr-1886
• Cpl 4-Mar-1888, but reduced to the rank of Private in 1888.

He was discharged in 1897 having served 12 years

Service:

• Home 5-Aug-1885 to 6-Sep-1888
• Bermuda 7-Sep-1888 to 27-Feb-1891
• Halifax, N. Scotia 28-Feb-1891 to 10-Apr-1893
• Home 11-Apr-1893 to 18-Apr-1893

Nothing further noted until discharge

Census: 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901

1871 Census

Slade Street, St. Leonards, Hythe, Kent
Marian CUMNER, 27(M), Laundress & wife of butler, born Aldershot, Hampshire
Thomas W. CUMNER, 10(S), Scholar, born Ireland
Arthur S. CUMNER, 9(S), Scholar, born Ireland
Alfred G. CUMNER, 5(S), Scholar, born Pembroke Dock, Wales
John H. CUMNER, 1(S), born Hythe, Kent
Fanny HOLLY, 16(S), Niece, born Newbury, Berkshire

1881 Census

5 Albion Cottages, Sandhurst, Berkshire
Sydney CUMNER, 53(M), Domestic Servant, born Newbury
Marrian CUMNER, 37(M), born Aldershot, Hampshire
Alfred CUMNER, 14(S), At home from company, born Pembroke Docks, Wales
John H. CUMNER, 11(S), Scholar, born Hythe, Kent
Richard H. CUMNER, 9(S), Scholar, born Hythe, Kent
Ernest E. CUMNER, 4(S), born Camberley, Surrey
Frederick C. CUMNER, 2(S), born Camberley, Surrey

1891 Census

He was serving in Halifax, Nova Scotia between Feb 1891 & Apr 1893.

1901 Census

Cannot find.

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