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Description: On the 8th
January 1912 Alfred was described as being 5 feet and 5 inches tall
and of slight build with a chest measurement of 35.5 inches with 2
inch expansion. His vision and physical fitness were described as
'Good'. he was discharged from the Territorial Force after refusing
to sign under the 1916 Military Service Act. He went on to have
three children with his second wife ~ Martha, Sydney and Ernest. His Brothers Leonard Noble Tivey and Edgar Henry Tivey were not so lucky and were both killed in action. If you would like to see Alfred's discharge papers please contact me. |
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Alfred William Tivey was the son of George Tivey and Martha Fitchett of Kings Newton near Melbourne Derbyshire. He married three times ~ 1. Elizabeth Ford 2. Maria Taylor and 3. Clara Adams (Nee Walton) He was one of three of George & Martha's son that served in WWI ~ Alfred was the only one that survived.
