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Surname: STOREY
Forename(s): Albert Edward
Place of Birth: Skipton, Yorkshire
Service No: 238034
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Battalion / Unit: 2nd Battalion
Division: 4th Division
Age: 30
Date of Death: 1918-07-18
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: I. K. 13.
CWGC Cemetery: MONT-BERNANCHON BRITISH CEMETERY, GONNEHEM
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Albert Edward Storey was the son of Robert Barras and Mary Ann Storey, née Thompson and brother of Sapper Thomas William Storey (201412) (q.v.). Their father was born at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland and mother at Richmond, Yorkshire.
1891 Skipton Yorkshire Census: Brown's Yard - Albert Edward Story [sic], aged 2 years, born Skipton, son of Robert Burdess [sic] and Mary Ann Story.
1901 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 9, Sackville Street - Albert Storey, aged 12 years, born Skipton, son of Mary Ann Storey, widow.
1911 Skipton, Yorkshire Census: 13, Albert Street - Albert Edward Storey, aged 22 years, born Skipton, son of Mary Ann Storey, widow.
Albert was married to Elizabeth Chandler in 1913. Elizabeth married Harry C. Honeyman in 1919.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Albert Storey, 238034, W. Rid. R.; 481906, R.E.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Albert Storey, 238034, 1/6th W. Rid. R.; 481906, 269th Rly. Coy. R.E.; 238034, 1/7th W. Rid. R.; 2nd W. Rid. R. K. in A. 18.7.18.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Albert Storey, 238034, 2nd Bn W. Riding. Date and Place of Death: 18.7.18. France or Belgium. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Mother [sic] and sole legatee - Elizabeth. £16 6s. 2d. Widow - Elizabeth Honeyman. £12 10s. 0d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Albert.
Albert is commemorated on the Midland Railway War Memorial at Derby.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
STOREY, Pte., West Riding Regiment, 16, Victoria Street, Skipton, killed July 18, 1916.
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Private Albert Edward STOREY
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 4th Division
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09 August 1918
STOREY – July 18th, 1918, killed in action in France, Private E. Storey, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, of Skipton, aged 30 years.
09 August 1918
Private H. Storey, Skipton
News has been received by Mrs. Storey, 16 Victoria Street, Skipton, that her husband, Private E. Storey, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, was killed during a raid on July 18th. Mrs. Storey has received letters from her husband’s comrades, stating that he was always cheery and looked on the bright side. Thirty years of age, deceased joined up October 29th 1915, and had spent 2½ years in France, having been gassed on the 24th April 1918. Prior to enlisting, Private Storey was employed as a platelayer on the Midland Railway. He leaves one little boy.
18 July 1919
STOREY – In loving memory, of my dear husband, Pte. A. Storey, who was killed in action on July 18th, 1918.
He left his home in perfect health,
He looked so strong and brave,
We little thought how soon he’d be
Laid in a hero’s grave.
Ever remembered by his wife and child, Mrs. Storey, 16 Victoria Street, Skipton.
STOREY – In loving memory of our dear brother, Private A. Storey, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, who was killed in action July 18th, 1918.
May the Heavenly winds blow softly
O’er that sweet and hallowed spot;
Though the sea divides his grave from us,
He will never be forgot.
From his sister Emily and Bell, 1 Hill Street, Skipton.
STOREY – In loving memory of our dear brother, Pte. Albert Edward Storey, killed on, July 18th, 1918.
Upright and just in all his ways,
Faithful and true to the end of his days;
Forgotten to the world by some be may be,
But true to our memory he ever will be.
He gives us still the dear old smile
Prom the photo on the wall;
We feel as if our hearts would break
When fond memories we recall.
Ever remembered by his sister Cissy and Brother Bob, 13 Hill Street, Skipton.
16 July 1920
STOREY – In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle, Private Albert Edward Storey, who was killed in France July 18th, 1918.
Friends may think that we forget you
When they sometimes see us smile;
But they do not know the sorrow
That the smile hides all the while.
Ever remembered by his sister Cissie and Brother-in-law and Nephews, 13 Hill Street, Skipton.
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09 August 1918
STOREY – Killed in action in France, July 18th, Pte. Storey, 2nd Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, who was 30 years of age, husband of Mrs. Storey, 16, Victoria Street, Skipton.
09 August 1918
Skipton Soldier Killed in Action
Mrs. Storey, of 16, Victoria Street, Skipton, has received intimation of the death of her husband, Pte. A. Storey, of the 2nd Duke of Wellington’s Regt., who was killed in action on July 18th. Pte. Storey was 30 years of age, and formerly worked on the railway as a platelayer. He joined the Army on October 29th, 1915, and has been out in France for two and a half years. He was gassed on April 24th last, and has now been killed. He leaves a widow and one child. Mrs. Storey has received the following letters: – Dear Mrs. Storey, – I deeply regret that your husband was killed in a raid which we did on Thursday. He was a stout-hearted fellow and one I was proud to lead. He has been buried in a cemetery behind the lines. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in your sad bereavement.– I am, yours sincerely, MAURICE BANHAM. 2nd Lieut. Sunday, July 21st.
Dear Madam, – It is with the deepest regret and sympathy that I write to tell you that your dear husband was killed in action. He was a good lad and was liked and respect by all the boys, who, I can tell you, are all very sorry. But I hope and pray that Almighty God will give you the health and strength to bear up in your sad bereavement. I hope you are getting over your illness for the sake of your dear little son, as Albert was looking forward to the time when he would be able to see you and him again. I can tell you I feel very sorry. But there is one thing – you can hold your head up, as he died fighting for his King and country… He was always cheery and looked on the bright side of things… May Almighty God bless and watch over you and your little son for your dear husband’s sake. – Yours respectfully, 21942 Pte. C. KIRK.
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