Albert Bramhall Clegg

Rank:CorporalNumber:4638
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:13th Bn ('B' Coy)
Name of Rgt or Ship:Royal Fusiliers (City of London Rgt)
Died:24/08/1918Age:26
How Died:Killed in Action
Country of burial:FranceGrave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Achiet-Le-Grand Communal Cemetery Ext.
Town Memorial:Altrincham
Extra Information:
Born during the September quarter 1892 in the Hayfield R.D. - ref: 7b/855,
the son of Lewis & Harriett Clegg (nee Wood).

In 1891 his parents and 4 elder siblings were residing at Pikes Lane,
Glossop, which is probably where he was born.

1901 Census - Northenden Road, Sale.   Son - aged: 8 - born: Glossop,
Derbyshire.   Head of household - Lewis Clegg - Married - aged: 41 - occ:
Salesman of Wood Pulp - born: Glossop.   Also - Harriett Clegg - Wife -
aged: 40 - born: Glossop.  Plus 4 elder siblings and 1 domestic servant.

1911 Census - The Manor House, Woodlands Road, Altrincham.    Son - aged:
22 - occ: Shipbroker's Apprentice.   born: Glossop.   Plus 2 elder siblings
and 1 domestic servant.    His parents were visitors at 154 Salthouse Road,
Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire.   Lewis Clegg - aged: 54 - occ: Head
Salesman with Paper Company - born: Glossop.   Also - Mary Louisa Clegg -
aged: 51 - born: Glossop.   Recorded as being married for 30 years with no
children ???   They were visitors with Albert & Elizabeth Bradbury and
Family.  Albert was described as a General Manager with Paper Company.

Member of Sale Cricket Club and commemorated on their War Memorial (now
lost).   Commemorated in the Altrincham Roll of Honour Book.

SDGW gives his number as 4634.

CWGC - Son of Lewis and Harriett Clegg, of Woodlands Bank, Altrincham,
Cheshire.

Probate Record - Albert Bramhall Clegg, 5 Woodlands Bank, Stockport Road,
Altrincham.   Lance Corporal 13th Bn Royal Fusiliers.   Administration
awarded to Lewis Clegg (Woodpulp Merchant) on the 1st April 1919 at London.
  His Estate was valued at £401. 12s. 3d.







Memorials found on:
Altrincham & District Roll of Honour
Sale Cricket Club
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