Private Albert Mattley, 201979
- Batt - 2/4
- Unit - Leicestershire Regiment
- Section -
- Date of Birth -
- Died - 24/09/1917
- Age -
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ContributeSource: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland. The War Diary for today records. D.20a.8.5. Reference GRAVENSTAFEL Map. Battalion moved to YPRES north sector in support to STAFFORD BRIGADE. Map Reference D.20a.8.5. Relief started at 8.15pm and was complete by 1.00am without casualties. Captain F. DICKINSON and Lt. -?- returned from leave.
Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project. Coalville Times article - Friday October 5th, 1917
LOCAL CASUALTIES
Many Ibstock friends will regret to learn that Private Albert Mattley has been killed in action on the Western Front. Prior to joining the Colours, he was a counterman at Worthington’s Stores, High Street, Ibstock. Much sympathy is felt for the widowed mother.
Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 24/12/2017
- Conflict - World War I
- Burial Place - C 9, Wieltje Farm Cemetery
- Unit - Leicestershire Regiment
- Cause of death - DIED OF WOUNDS
- Burial Commemoration - Wieltje Farm Cem., St Jean-les-Ypres, Belgium
- Born - Ibstock, Leicestershire
- Enlisted - Coalville, Leicestershire
- Place of Residence - Ibstock, Leicestershire, England
- Memorial - ST. DENY'S CHURCH, IBSTOCK, LEICS
- Memorial - IBSTOCK MEMORIAL, LEICESTERSHIRE
