Church Soldier Killed (Burnley News, 17 February 1915)

Church Soldier Killed (Burnley News, 17 February 1915)

"Private Arthur Albert Ormerod, of the 2nd East Lancashires, has been killed at the front, an official intimation having been received by his wife, who resides in Henry-street, Church. Deceased went through the Boer war, and on the outbreak of the present war he again volunteered for service. Private Ormerod was killed in a battle on the Aisne. He was 36 years of age, and leaves a widow and two children. His brother, Richard Ormerod, is a colour-sergeant in the same regiment."

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    Born 1879

    Died 1915

    British Army 6685 Private East Lancashire Regiment 2nd Battalion