| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 3/11/15. He was born in Burton, enlisted in Coleville and resided in Ashby. Died. Formerly Pte. 7 Leicestershire Regiment No. 3/18179.
Info from Army Register of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929. 31/10/1918 died India. 19/12/1919 his widow Elizabeth awarded £48-15-10 and on second card £20..
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Lathbury, William Edward, Widow Elizabeth Poxon, Annwell Place, Smithard Yard, Ashby de la Zouch. Lathbury, Edward William, P/13762 shown as P/13763, MFP, L/Cpl, DIED 31/10/1918 influenza and pneumonia, wife Elizabeth Poxon, Smithard Yard, Ashby de la Zouch, born 23/12/1890, 2 x children Reginald born 15/8/1915 and Frederick born 5/1/1910, 5/12/18 widow given £7 grant, widow awarded 25/5 per week.
Edward William Lathbury. |
