Basic Details
Surname
Maynard
Forenames
Alfred F
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Alfred Frederick
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see references) provides the following additional information: 'Came up in 1912 to read Mechanical Sciences, but did not graduate. Rugby Blue 1912 & 1913. International rugby caps in 1914 against Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Military Service: Lieutenant RNVR, Howe Battalion, Royal Naval Div. Was present at the evacuation of Antwerp, before being sent to Egypt where he helped to repel the first Suez Canal raid. He took part in the landings at Cape Hellas, being wounded and given staff appointments in Alexandria. He was killed 13 November 1916 when leading his company in the attack on Beaucourt during the Battle of the Somme.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Beaucourt, Somme
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1916
Month of death
November
Day of death
13
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial