Alfred Bishop born Alphonsus Bishop

(Confirmed)

Born: 22 March, 1890

Died: 28 April, 1918

Biographical Summary:

A labourer who enlisted in the AIF in 1916 using the name Alfred Bishop rather than his birth name Alphonsus Bishop. He embarked for England on 25 November 1916 and arrived on 29 January 1917.

He served with the 45th Battalion from 1 April 1917. Less than two weeks later he was sent to hospital in France and was eventually evacuated to England. He returned to his unit in December 1917 and was killed in action on 28 April 1918 at Villers-Bretonneux.

His next of kin was his brother, Joseph Bishop, who lived in a camp at Lawry Parade (The Esplanade), Balmoral Beach. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Alfred Bishop
• Alphonsus Bishop

Service Number: 3277

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Birth Records:

• 22 March, 1890 in Batemans Bay

Death Records:

• 28 April, 1918 in Villers-Bretonneux

Address:

• Lawry Parade Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Joseph Bishop
• mother - Annie Cummins
• brother - Joseph Bishop Jnr

Organisations:

• Member of - 45th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• Bishop Alfred SERN 3277 POB Batemans Bay NSW POE NSW NOK B Bishop Joseph (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll Alfred Bishop (Webpage)
• Australian Red Cross Wounded and Missing Files Alfred Bishop (Webpage)
• Roll of Honour Alfred Bishop (Webpage)

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