Lce-Cpl Arthur Almond, 16017. K.O.Y.L.I 9th Bn.

Arthur Almond

Service Details:
Lce-Cpl Arthur Almond, 16017. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 9th Bn.
Fell in Action 1st July 1916, Age 24.

Bio:
Arthur was born in 1893 to Hannah Matilda and George Almond, a wagon builder. At 18 years old Arthur was employed by a local glass works, however by the time he enlisted he was working on the Great Central Railway. In September 1916 Arthur was officially reported missing since 1st July 1916. He was later confirmed to have been killed in action on the first day of The Battle of The Somme. At the time of his death he was unmarried and lived with his parents at Heelis Street, Barnsley.

Grave:
No known grave.

Memorials:
- Thiepval memorial, Pier and Face 11 C  and 12 A.    France
- Wombwell War memorial, Park Street,
- Light Lines Somme Memorial Barnsley.

Arthur Almond - Top row, second from left.
Barnsley Somme Memorial by Musson & Rettalick.

Source___________________________________________
Cwgc.org - Service details for A. Almond
1911 Census
Soldiers that died in the Great War
Register of soldier's effects for A. Almond
Barnsley Chronicle