Elder brother of Allen and George. On the 1901 census Albert is working as a groom, and living with his parents at Jay's Green, Harleston. Albert is working as a valet in 1911 for Lord Cowley of Cold Overton, Oakham, Rutland. (The hereditary title was created in 1857 for the diplomat Henry Wellesley who was ambassador to France from 1852 to 1867).
He enlisted in London while living at Paddington.
Private 3473, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), 1st/4th Bn. formerly 2nd/4th Battalion.
He was killed in action, in France, age 30, and is commemorated at Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
Albert is commemorated on the Harleston War Memorial.
Elder brother of Allen and George. On the 1901 census Albert is working as a groom, and living with his parents at Jay's Green, Harleston. Albert is working as a valet in 1911 for Lord Cowley of Cold Overton, Oakham, Rutland. (The hereditary title was created in 1857 for the diplomat Henry Wellesley who was ambassador to France from 1852 to 1867).
He enlisted in London while living at Paddington.
Private 3473, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), 1st/4th Bn. formerly 2nd/4th Battalion.
He was killed in action, in France, age 30, and is commemorated at Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
Albert is commemorated on the Harleston War Memorial.
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