Alfred Snead was born on Wednesday 13th February 1918 at Ratcliffe Row, Pentre. On the 20th March 1918, Alfred was christened at Sandycroft Church. He was admitted to the infants at Sandicroft School on 10th October 1921, and transferred to Standard I, on 11th January 1926.

Before military service, Alfred was employed as a bogie driver at Summers Steelworks at Shotton. On the 8th January 1942 Alfred, then aged 23 years of age, enlisted in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. His service number was 4209316.

He was posted to 4th Denbighshire Battalion. On the 12 June 1944, he was posted to 30 Regiment holding unit. On the 18 June 1944 he was transferred to the South Lancashire Regiment and posted to the 1st Battalion. Sadly, just six days later on Saturday 24th June 1944, while on Active service in France, Alfred was killed in action. He was 26 years, 4 months and 11 days old. He had only been on active service just 14 days before being killed. Alfred had served with the colours 2 years, 5 months and 16 days.

Alfred was awarded three Medals: 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, and the War Medal. He gave his life for his country. He was a kind and good man, who loved his family.

Alfred's death must have been a terrible blow for his father and sisters, particularly sister Lucy who lost her own son just 18 days before her brother Alf was killed.

Alfred's name is inscribed on the War Memorial at Hawarden, along with his nephew Patrick Hughes, a Paratrooper - killed on 6th June 1945. Alfred is buried in La Deliverande War Cemetery in Douvres, France. His grave is situated at plot 4, row C, grave 11.

Any further information about this brave Pentre man would be very welcome.