Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 22, 1916

Lance Corporal A.H. King
(Royal Engineers)

Lance Cpl Albert Henry King of 8, Leach Road, Mexborough, has been killed in action. The following letter has been received by his wife:

“I deeply regret to inform you that your husband was killed in action on July 1. A shell burst among four men and he was among the killed. He had just been put into my platoon. Although he had not been with me long before I found his real worth.

We buried him close by, and the Major read a short burial service over him. He died a gallant death.”

Lance Corporal King leaves a widow and two children.

From C.W.G.C.:

Service No: 2456
Date of Death: 01/07/1916
Age: 35
Regiment/Service: Royal Engineers 2nd/1st (West Riding) Field Coy.
Grave Reference: II. F. 2.
Cemetery: AVELUY WOOD CEMETERY, (LANCASHIRE DUMP), MESNIL-MARTINSART
Additional Information:
Husband of Mary Elizabeth King, of 8, Leach Row, Mexborough, Yorks