G-1615 PTE A.MILLS THE QUEEN'S R.
Alfred Mills
Born Caterham, Surrey
Attested 1/9/14
To France 17/12/14 with 7th Queen's Royal West Kent Regiment
KIA F&F 18/11/16 during an early morning attack on Desire Trench, Grandcourt, Somme in the snow
One survivor stated 'It was all over in 10 minutes'.
Buried in Stump Road Cemetery, Grandcourt
Note: In February 1917 some 50 dead of the 7th Queens & 7th Buffs were found preserved by frost on the battlefield
With copy of his MIC, SDGW & CWGC details plus copies of Trench Maps, War Diary extract & colour Photo of his CWGC Headstone
Condition: NEF
