CROFT Alfred Henry. Private 15651. 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Died of wounds 30th April 1917. Born and enlisted Holbeach, Lincs. Buried LEBUCQUIERE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION. IV.B.4, Pas de Calais, France. Commemorated Holbeach All Saints WW1 / Lincolnshire Regiment Roll of Honour WW1
Pte Alf Crofts, Lincs Regiment has been KIA in France. He lived with his father and sister in Church Street, Holbeach
Spalding Guardian 11 May 1917
The very distressing news reached the home of Mr. T. Croft, of Holbeach, on Sunday morning that his youngest son Pte. A. H. Croft, had died from wounds received in action. The young here was on 21 years of age having spent his 21st birthday in the trenches. He joined the colours on the occasion of the visit of Lieut. West's band to the town, handing in his name at the meeting in the Public Hall.
Deceased had seen service in Salonica and Egypt and had not been home since proceeding overseas in September 1915. He was drafter to France in June 1916, and had taken part in some severe fighting, but up to the time of receiving his mortal wounds had escaped without a scratch.
By a sad coincidence a letter was received from Pte. Croft the same morning as the official information of his death arrived. His letters had always been cheerful, and he was looking forward to a well-earned furlough. His death occurred on the 30th of April last. In a letter of sympathy from the 2nd Lieut., it states that Pte. Croft was known throughout the whole company as a Lewis Gunner, liked and esteemed by everybody, one who knew no fear, ready and willing to do anything and everything, and they would all miss him very much indeed,
A letter was also received from his Captain, and one from Pte. Capes, who comes from Holbeach. The padre of the regiment also wrote conveying his sympathy and also he, too, testified to the young soldier's ability as a Lewis Gunner. He added that he had officiated at the burial, and that he was buried reverently close to a small wood, the body being placed in position by four soldiers. Very great sympathy is felt for Mr. Croft and family in their sad bereavement. Mr. Croft has another son Pte. J. Croft, Royal Engineers serving in France.
Lincolnshire Free Press – 15 May 1917 – page 5
Pte Alf Crofts, Lincs Regiment has been KIA in France. He lived with his father and sister in Church Street, Holbeach
Spalding Guardian 11 May 1917
The very distressing news reached the home of Mr. T. Croft, of Holbeach, on Sunday morning that his youngest son Pte. A. H. Croft, had died from wounds received in action. The young here was on 21 years of age having spent his 21st birthday in the trenches. He joined the colours on the occasion of the visit of Lieut. West's band to the town, handing in his name at the meeting in the Public Hall.
Deceased had seen service in Salonica and Egypt and had not been home since proceeding overseas in September 1915. He was drafter to France in June 1916, and had taken part in some severe fighting, but up to the time of receiving his mortal wounds had escaped without a scratch.
By a sad coincidence a letter was received from Pte. Croft the same morning as the official information of his death arrived. His letters had always been cheerful, and he was looking forward to a well-earned furlough. His death occurred on the 30th of April last. In a letter of sympathy from the 2nd Lieut., it states that Pte. Croft was known throughout the whole company as a Lewis Gunner, liked and esteemed by everybody, one who knew no fear, ready and willing to do anything and everything, and they would all miss him very much indeed,
A letter was also received from his Captain, and one from Pte. Capes, who comes from Holbeach. The padre of the regiment also wrote conveying his sympathy and also he, too, testified to the young soldier's ability as a Lewis Gunner. He added that he had officiated at the burial, and that he was buried reverently close to a small wood, the body being placed in position by four soldiers. Very great sympathy is felt for Mr. Croft and family in their sad bereavement. Mr. Croft has another son Pte. J. Croft, Royal Engineers serving in France.
Lincolnshire Free Press – 15 May 1917 – page 5
CROFT Alfred Henry. Private 15651. 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Died of wounds 30th April 1917. Born and enlisted Holbeach, Lincs. Buried LEBUCQUIERE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION. IV.B.4, Pas de Calais, France. Commemorated Holbeach All Saints WW1 / Lincolnshire Regiment Roll of Honour WW1
Pte Alf Crofts, Lincs Regiment has been KIA in France. He lived with his father and sister in Church Street, Holbeach
Spalding Guardian 11 May 1917
The very distressing news reached the home of Mr. T. Croft, of Holbeach, on Sunday morning that his youngest son Pte. A. H. Croft, had died from wounds received in action. The young here was on 21 years of age having spent his 21st birthday in the trenches. He joined the colours on the occasion of the visit of Lieut. West's band to the town, handing in his name at the meeting in the Public Hall.
Deceased had seen service in Salonica and Egypt and had not been home since proceeding overseas in September 1915. He was drafter to France in June 1916, and had taken part in some severe fighting, but up to the time of receiving his mortal wounds had escaped without a scratch.
By a sad coincidence a letter was received from Pte. Croft the same morning as the official information of his death arrived. His letters had always been cheerful, and he was looking forward to a well-earned furlough. His death occurred on the 30th of April last. In a letter of sympathy from the 2nd Lieut., it states that Pte. Croft was known throughout the whole company as a Lewis Gunner, liked and esteemed by everybody, one who knew no fear, ready and willing to do anything and everything, and they would all miss him very much indeed,
A letter was also received from his Captain, and one from Pte. Capes, who comes from Holbeach. The padre of the regiment also wrote conveying his sympathy and also he, too, testified to the young soldier's ability as a Lewis Gunner. He added that he had officiated at the burial, and that he was buried reverently close to a small wood, the body being placed in position by four soldiers. Very great sympathy is felt for Mr. Croft and family in their sad bereavement. Mr. Croft has another son Pte. J. Croft, Royal Engineers serving in France.
Lincolnshire Free Press – 15 May 1917 – page 5
Pte Alf Crofts, Lincs Regiment has been KIA in France. He lived with his father and sister in Church Street, Holbeach
Spalding Guardian 11 May 1917
The very distressing news reached the home of Mr. T. Croft, of Holbeach, on Sunday morning that his youngest son Pte. A. H. Croft, had died from wounds received in action. The young here was on 21 years of age having spent his 21st birthday in the trenches. He joined the colours on the occasion of the visit of Lieut. West's band to the town, handing in his name at the meeting in the Public Hall.
Deceased had seen service in Salonica and Egypt and had not been home since proceeding overseas in September 1915. He was drafter to France in June 1916, and had taken part in some severe fighting, but up to the time of receiving his mortal wounds had escaped without a scratch.
By a sad coincidence a letter was received from Pte. Croft the same morning as the official information of his death arrived. His letters had always been cheerful, and he was looking forward to a well-earned furlough. His death occurred on the 30th of April last. In a letter of sympathy from the 2nd Lieut., it states that Pte. Croft was known throughout the whole company as a Lewis Gunner, liked and esteemed by everybody, one who knew no fear, ready and willing to do anything and everything, and they would all miss him very much indeed,
A letter was also received from his Captain, and one from Pte. Capes, who comes from Holbeach. The padre of the regiment also wrote conveying his sympathy and also he, too, testified to the young soldier's ability as a Lewis Gunner. He added that he had officiated at the burial, and that he was buried reverently close to a small wood, the body being placed in position by four soldiers. Very great sympathy is felt for Mr. Croft and family in their sad bereavement. Mr. Croft has another son Pte. J. Croft, Royal Engineers serving in France.
Lincolnshire Free Press – 15 May 1917 – page 5
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Private, 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Age: Unknown.
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