Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of Samuel Thomas and Sarah J. Ottey. The War Diary for today records. Q.16.a.3.3. The whole day was quiet. Companies remained in their positions of the 21st.

Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Coalville Times article - Friday April 12th, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

Mr and Mrs Ottey, of Orchard Street, Ibstock, have received news that their second son, Pte. A. Ottey, Leicester Regiment, has been wounded in the left arm on March 23rd, and is now in hospital at Stockport. This is the second time he has been wounded.

Coalville Times article - Friday October 4th, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

Private A. Ottey, of Ibstock, is reported missing since August 22nd. In reply to an enquiry by Mrs Ottey, an officer writes that the soldier may have been taken prisoner on that date, and hopes that the relatives may soon have news of him.

Coalville Times article - Friday October 25th, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

Private Arthur Ottey, second son of Mr and Mrs Sam Ottey, of Orchard Street, who was reported missing on 22nd August last, has now been officially reported as killed or died from wounds on the field. He was a member of the Ibstock Baptist Bible Class, and was well respected at Ibstock. Along with his brother he voluntarily enlisted in the 7th Leicesters in May, 1915. He had been wounded twice previously. He was 23 years of age, and prior to enlistment, worked at the Ibstock Colliery.

Coalville Times article - Friday November 1st, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

Private Arthur Ottey, second son of Mr and Mrs Sam Ottey, of Orchard Street, who was reported missing on 22nd August last, has now been officially reported as killed or died from wounds on the field. He was a member of the Ibstock Baptist Bible Class, and was well respected at Ibstock. Along with his brother he voluntarily enlisted in the 7th Leicesters in May, 1915. He had been wounded twice previously. He was 23 years of age and prior to enlistment worked at the Ibstock Colliery.

THANKS

Mr and Mrs Ottey, Orchard Street, Ibstock, wish to thank all friends for their sympathy in their sad bereavement.

Coalville Times article - Friday August 22nd, 1919

IN MEMORIAM

In ever loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private Arthur Ottey, 7th Leicesters, who was killed in action on August 22nd, 1918. Aged 23 years.

“When last we saw his smiling face
He looked so strong and brave
We little thought how soon he would
Be laid in a far-off grave.”

From his Mother, Father, Sisters and Brothers and Fiancee.

Coalville Times article - Friday August 20th, 1920

IN MEMORIAM

Ottey – In loving memory of Private Arthur Ottey, 7th Leicester Regiment, who was killed in action on August 22nd, 1918.

“He bravely answered duty’s call,
His life he gave for one and all.
But the unknown grave is the bitterest blow.
None but an aching heart can know.”

From Father, Mother, Brothers, Sisters and sweetheart.

Research undertaken and submitted (including photograph from Coalville Times) by Andy Murby 10/2/2018.