Walter Harry Akehurst

Rank: Private

Regiment: 9th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers

Parents: Mr William George & Mrs Eliza Akehurst

Address: 94 Milward Road, Hastings

Sent by: Miss Arnold

Miss Arnold’s Address: 42 Stonefield Road, Hastings

Other Info: Missing since 23rd August 1916. According to CWGC, Walter was killed in action on that day aged 30 and he is remembered at the Thiepval Memorial on Pier and Face 8C, 9A & 16A.

Published: October 1916

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