1835 PTE A.BEIGHTON 1/NORTH'D.FUS.
Albert Beighton
Born 1887
His home address was 73 Walkley Crescent Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire
To France 10/8/14 with 1st Northumberland Fusiliers & qualified for the ‘Aug-Nov 1914’ Clasp
Suffered a shoulder wound & was taken German Prisoner of War at Flenu, Jemappes during the Battle of Mons
Note: On 23/8/14 in the Battle of Mons the 1st Northumberland Fusiliers defended critical crossings along the Mons-Condé Canal at Jemappes until 2.00pm then retired towards Frameries & Elouges
Held at Sennelager Prisoner of War Camp, Germany (Roll dated 16/1/15)
Discharged to Class 'Z' Army Reserve 17/3/19
With Medal Index Card, POW Records & his Pension Card
Condition: GVF
