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Pte. Albert Oglesby
British Army 3rd Btn. Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
from:Stainforth, Doncaster
(d.12th Oct 1917)
Private Albert Oglesby (22213) 3rd Battalion K.O.Y.L.I. Died Friday 12th October 1917 aged 23 yrs (From war wounds). He lived at East Bank Stainforth. Born 1894, he is buried in Stainforth Cemetery in front of war memorial.Doncaster Gazette Friday 19th October 1917
Much Sympathy is is felt for Mr & Mrs David Oglesby of Stainforth in the Bereavement of their son Private Albert Oglesby 3rd Brigade K.O.Y.L.I. which took place in Leeds Military Hospital on Friday last.
Private Albert Oglesby has seen severe fighting, being twice wounded having on the first occasion received a bullet to the shoulder, and on the second shrapnel wounds in the leg and foot. He appeared to recover so far as to be almost fit to be drafted out again, but a relapse set in and after suffering for several months he died as stated above. He joined the colours in March 1915. Mr & Mrs David Oglesby have four other sons fighting with the forces.
Doncaster Chronicle Friday 19th October 1917
Mr & Mrs D. Oglesby have received news of the death of their son, Albert who has died in Hospital at Leeds, where he lay suffering for nine months, from wounds he received in the big push in France on July 1st 1916.
Private Albert Oglesby enlisted on the 23rd March 1915, and was previously wounded at Armentieres on October 20th 1915, and was invalided home. He was afterwards drafted to France again where he was wounded as stated above. He was 23 years of age and has 3 brothers in the Army, and a brother and brother-in-law in the Navy. Much sympathy is felt for Mr & Mrs Oglesby in their sad bereavement.
Albert Oglesby's grave
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Letter from Albert Oglesby
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Postacard from Albert's sister
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