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Rank : Private

Army Number : 10830

Unit : 2nd, 1st and 7th Bns

Biography :

Attested at Leicester 19.9.1911 into the Special Reserve and served with the Leicestershire Regiment before and during World War One. Entered France 9.11.1914 and was killed in action 1.10.1917, aged 23. He is buried at Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium. See also entry for Ernest Wade 10830, same person.

Some of his story is told in Don’t Be Late in the Morning by Karen Ette, published by Goldcrest.

Some information from a private source.

Date of Birth : 15.7.1894

Place of Birth : Morcott, Rutland

Date of Death : 1.10.1917

Place of Death : Belgium

Civil Occupation : Shoe Hand

Period of Service : 19111-1917

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : France and Flanders