WHITE, Albert Edward
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Known as:
Ted
Rank:
Private
Unit / Base:
6 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Highland Light Infantry
Service:
Army
Number:
14517771
Died :
Thursday, April 20, 1944
Died on war service
Age:
20
Cemetery/Memorial:
Private Albert White died by drowning during a training exercise in England. Son of Albert Reginald and Daisy Elizabeth White, of Charlton Kings.
Extract from the Cheltenham Chronicle newspaper
"A popular figure in youth circles in Charlton Kings, he was a prominent member of the local football club, while he was also a keen swimmer. He joined the Army in January 1943 having been previously employed by Messrs. R.E. and C. Marshall Ltd., ironmongers of Cheltenham".
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
Westminster Abbey Commando Roll of Honour file ref. National Archives DEFE/2/843.
[Image] Cheltenahm Chronicle 15 April 1944, p2.
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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