Alfred RIMELL
Occupation: Bricklayer
Residence: 182 Montague Road, Lower Edmonton
Regt: Age on enlistment - 36 yrs 10 mo
Date on enlistment: 26.7.1916
Next of Kin: Jessie Selina Rimell (nee Walter), wife
Married: St Michaels Church, Wood Green, 27.5.1900
Children:-
Jessie Selina, dau, 6.12.1900 Edmonton
Henrietta Mary, dau, 16.9.1902 Edmonton
Ivy Edna May, dau, 13.3.1904 Edmonton
Alfred, son, 14.12.1906 Leyton
Albert John William, son, 25.2.1909 Hornsey
Charles ????, son, 9.10.1911 Hampton
Kathleen Ann, dau, 29.7.1913 Edmonton
"Patient has for fourteen years suffered from skin disease affecting the chin, upper lip and both sides of the face and eyebrows. He was told that the condition is incurable and he has attended various hospitals without benefit. The skin specialist, No 2 Scottish General Hospital reports that the case will require months of treatment and he recommends the man be discharged......."
Notes on Discharge:-
Rank:Private 11897
Regiment: 29th Royal Fusileers
Discharged 31.8.1916, Edinburgh
Distinguishing Marks: Tatoo on left Arm
Age: 36 yrs
Height 5 ft 5 ¾ in
Chest 33 ½ in - 35 in
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark Brown
Discharge Address: 182 Trafalgar Road, Lower Edmonton, Tottenham London.
Remark: "Not likely to become an efficient soldier on Medical Grounds"
Military Character: Very Good
Notes taken from WO 364 3299 at The National Archives