Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Alfred Heffell
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 11575
- Rank: Bombardier
- Service Occupation:
- Awards: Military Medal
- Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery
- Unit/Ship: 6th Divisional Ammunition Column
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth:
- Address: 20 Pennycook Lane, Dundee
- Occupation: Soldier
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Wife, 20 Pennycook Lane, Dundee
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More about Alfred Heffell
Alfred Heffell 11575 Royal Field Artillery
DUNDEE BOMBARDIER AND “OLD CONTEMPTIBLE”
WINS MILITARY MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY.
Bombardier Alfred Heffell, R.F.A., who is one of the “contemptible little army” which so gallantly faced the Kaiser’s hordes in August, 1914, has been awarded the Military Medal. The gallant bombardier was a regular soldier, and crossed to France when hostilities broke out. He has been in the fighting all the time, and has never received a scratch.
Bombardier Heffell, whose wife resides at 20 Pennycook Lane, Dundee, is 24 years of age. His commanding officer informed Mrs Heffell that her husband had been awarded the honour for gallantry in the field. Mrs Heffell belongs to a military family. Her father and two brothers are serving.
Dundee Courier 22nd August 1918
Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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