South Yorkshire Times, March 18th, 1944

Killed In Italy

Mr. George Ball, of 7, Catherine Steet, Mexborough, has received news that his brother, L/Bdr. Louis Ball (32), RA., has been killed in Italy.

After the outbreak of war, L/Bdr. Ball left Mexborough where he was born, for London.

He leaves a widow and three children.

From C.W.G.C.:
LANCE BOMBARDIER LOUIS BALL

Service Number: 815664
Regiment & Unit/Ship Royal Artillery 19 Field Regt.

Date of Death: Died 09 February 1944

Age 32 years old

Buried or commemorated at ANZIO WAR CEMETERY II, G, 5. Italy

Additional Info
Son of John James Ball and Hannah Ball; husband of Margaret Irene Ball, of Crockerton, Wiltshire.

Personal Inscription
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND. “UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN”