The Curbishley brothers in the War

The Curbishley brothers in the War

The Curbishley brothers in the war Albert was one of a family of nine brothers (Henry did in infancy) and one sister. Like so many other brothers in this Knutsfordian Community several of them enlisted either together or at different stages in the war. Four of Albert's brothers served Joseph, Ralph, Harry and Leigh.Albert enlisted when he was underage and despite his father's request he was not sent home. He was killed in action on November 17th 1916 when he was a little more than 17 and after being sent to the front in the February of that year.

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    Born 1898

    Died 1916

    British Army Cheshire Regiment 9th Bttn

    British Army 15609 Private Cheshire Regiment 10th Bttn