Basic Details
Surname
Weston
Forenames
Albert Thomas
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Service number
2283/240352
Honours
D.C.M
Notes
The name also appears on the Amington War Memorial.
Was killed in action during the attack by 137 Brigade on Gommecourt Wood, France on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
Has no known grave. Is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial France
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
1/6th Battalion
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
North Staffordshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lance Corporal
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
1
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action