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Rank : Private

Army Number : 203765

Unit : 1st Bn

Biography :

Home address given as Stapleford, Nottinghamshire. Enlisted at Long Eaton, Derbyshire. Served with 1st Bn in World War One. Killed in action in France and Flanders Campaign 19.9.1918, aged 33. He is buried at Chapelle British Cemetery, Holnon, France.

Regimental medal entitlement sheet: 203765 Pte Barson Alfred 1/Leic R - Victory Medal and British War Medal.

Personal effects: 15 10s 5p paid to widow Charlotte (sole leg) 3.2.1919 & War Gratuity 4 10s paid to widow Charlotte (sole leg) 6.12.1919.

CWGC:

Rank: Private
Service No: 203765
Date of Death: 19/09/1918
Age: 33
Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment 1st Bn.
Grave Reference: I. H. 5.
Cemetery: CHAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY, HOLNON
Additional Information: Son of William and Sarah Barson, of Stapleford; husband of Charlotte Barson, of 48, Alexandra St., Stapleford, Notts.

Place of Birth : & Stapleford & Nottinghamshire

Date of Death : 19.9.1918

Place of Death : & & France

Period of Service : 1910s

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : & & France