Dates
War Service:
Gunner 96356 Albert Victor GREENSLADE was killed in action on 31 July 1917 age 21 while serving with 146 Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. He enlisted at Dover on 5 June 1916 and following a short period of training, embarked for France on 26 September. Initially posted to 110 Heavy Battery, he was posted to 146 Heavy Battery on 19 July 1917.
His grave lies in the Voormezeele Enclosures No. 1 and No. 2 where he is remembered.
Location of Memorial:
He is also remembered on the war memorials at St Andrew's Church, Catford.
Details:
He was the son of Edward and Henrietta Anne Greenslade of 45 Ardoch Road, Catford. At the time of his enlistment he was a salesman.
Source:
Contributed By: Philip Evans. Photograph from Kevin Loughnane
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