AIREY Alfred: M.M., Lance Bombardier 800168. D Battery, 156th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 8th May 1918, aged 21 years. Son of Mr and Mrs Airey of 1 Prospect Villas, Hospital Lane, Boston, Lincs. Born and enlisted Boston, Lincs. Interred NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY. XIV.E.17. Commemorated Boston ; Boston Holy Trinity, Spilsby Rd / Boston Tower Rd School (Lost) / Boston WW1 Centenary Roll
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Non-commissioned Officers and Men: — 800168 A./L./Bomdr. A. Airey, R.F.A, (Boston).
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Lance Bombardier Alfred Airey (1896-1918) - Find a Grave Memorial
KILLED IN ACTION
Bombardier Alfred Airey, Royal Field Artillery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Airey, Hospital Lane, Boston, was killed in action on 8th of May. He was a member of the old Boston Territorial and on the outbreak of war joined up when the urgent appeal was made. He went to France early in 1915. Prior to the war he was employed by Mr. Kent at his saw mills. He was 23 years of age. A letter from the Major of his battalion says: "It is with great regret that I inform you of the death of your son in action on May 8th. Please accept my sympathy and of all my men and officers in your sad loss. His death is a great loss to the battery. I can assure you death was instantaneous. He was buried on 10th May in a cemetery behind the lines. Again accept my sincere sympathy."
Boston Guardian – 25 May 1918 – page 10
Bombardier Alfred Airey, Royal Field Artillery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Airey, Hospital Lane, Hospital Lane, Boston, who was killed in action on 8th of May, was it appears from a letter received from Major D. E. Jones, the commanding officer of the Brigade who stated "I have much pleasure in informing you that your son was awarded the Military Medal for operations at the end of last month (April), during which time he proved himself a very brave and gallant soldier"
Boston Guardian – 08 June 1918 – page 5.
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Non-commissioned Officers and Men: — 800168 A./L./Bomdr. A. Airey, R.F.A, (Boston).
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30897/supplements/10759
Lance Bombardier Alfred Airey (1896-1918) - Find a Grave Memorial
KILLED IN ACTION
Bombardier Alfred Airey, Royal Field Artillery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Airey, Hospital Lane, Boston, was killed in action on 8th of May. He was a member of the old Boston Territorial and on the outbreak of war joined up when the urgent appeal was made. He went to France early in 1915. Prior to the war he was employed by Mr. Kent at his saw mills. He was 23 years of age. A letter from the Major of his battalion says: "It is with great regret that I inform you of the death of your son in action on May 8th. Please accept my sympathy and of all my men and officers in your sad loss. His death is a great loss to the battery. I can assure you death was instantaneous. He was buried on 10th May in a cemetery behind the lines. Again accept my sincere sympathy."
Boston Guardian – 25 May 1918 – page 10
Bombardier Alfred Airey, Royal Field Artillery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Airey, Hospital Lane, Hospital Lane, Boston, who was killed in action on 8th of May, was it appears from a letter received from Major D. E. Jones, the commanding officer of the Brigade who stated "I have much pleasure in informing you that your son was awarded the Military Medal for operations at the end of last month (April), during which time he proved himself a very brave and gallant soldier"
Boston Guardian – 08 June 1918 – page 5.
AIREY Alfred: M.M., Lance Bombardier 800168. D Battery, 156th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Killed in action 8th May 1918, aged 21 years. Son of Mr and Mrs Airey of 1 Prospect Villas, Hospital Lane, Boston, Lincs. Born and enlisted Boston, Lincs. Interred NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY. XIV.E.17. Commemorated Boston ; Boston Holy Trinity, Spilsby Rd / Boston Tower Rd School (Lost) / Boston WW1 Centenary Roll
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Non-commissioned Officers and Men: — 800168 A./L./Bomdr. A. Airey, R.F.A, (Boston).
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30897/supplements/10759
Lance Bombardier Alfred Airey (1896-1918) - Find a Grave Memorial
KILLED IN ACTION
Bombardier Alfred Airey, Royal Field Artillery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Airey, Hospital Lane, Boston, was killed in action on 8th of May. He was a member of the old Boston Territorial and on the outbreak of war joined up when the urgent appeal was made. He went to France early in 1915. Prior to the war he was employed by Mr. Kent at his saw mills. He was 23 years of age. A letter from the Major of his battalion says: "It is with great regret that I inform you of the death of your son in action on May 8th. Please accept my sympathy and of all my men and officers in your sad loss. His death is a great loss to the battery. I can assure you death was instantaneous. He was buried on 10th May in a cemetery behind the lines. Again accept my sincere sympathy."
Boston Guardian – 25 May 1918 – page 10
Bombardier Alfred Airey, Royal Field Artillery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Airey, Hospital Lane, Hospital Lane, Boston, who was killed in action on 8th of May, was it appears from a letter received from Major D. E. Jones, the commanding officer of the Brigade who stated "I have much pleasure in informing you that your son was awarded the Military Medal for operations at the end of last month (April), during which time he proved himself a very brave and gallant soldier"
Boston Guardian – 08 June 1918 – page 5.
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Non-commissioned Officers and Men: — 800168 A./L./Bomdr. A. Airey, R.F.A, (Boston).
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30897/supplements/10759
Lance Bombardier Alfred Airey (1896-1918) - Find a Grave Memorial
KILLED IN ACTION
Bombardier Alfred Airey, Royal Field Artillery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Airey, Hospital Lane, Boston, was killed in action on 8th of May. He was a member of the old Boston Territorial and on the outbreak of war joined up when the urgent appeal was made. He went to France early in 1915. Prior to the war he was employed by Mr. Kent at his saw mills. He was 23 years of age. A letter from the Major of his battalion says: "It is with great regret that I inform you of the death of your son in action on May 8th. Please accept my sympathy and of all my men and officers in your sad loss. His death is a great loss to the battery. I can assure you death was instantaneous. He was buried on 10th May in a cemetery behind the lines. Again accept my sincere sympathy."
Boston Guardian – 25 May 1918 – page 10
Bombardier Alfred Airey, Royal Field Artillery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Airey, Hospital Lane, Hospital Lane, Boston, who was killed in action on 8th of May, was it appears from a letter received from Major D. E. Jones, the commanding officer of the Brigade who stated "I have much pleasure in informing you that your son was awarded the Military Medal for operations at the end of last month (April), during which time he proved himself a very brave and gallant soldier"
Boston Guardian – 08 June 1918 – page 5.
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