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John Albert BRADLEY

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Surname: BRADLEY

Forename(s): John Albert

Place of Birth: Silsden, Yorkshire

Service No: F/49026

Rank: Air Mechanic 2nd Class

Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Naval Air Service

Battalion / Unit: H.M.S. 'President II'

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Age: 18

Date of Death: 1918-03-01

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CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: 592.

CWGC Cemetery: SILSDEN (ST. JAMES) CHURCHYARD

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Local War Memorial: SILSDEN, YORKSHIRE

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John Albert Bradley (born 19 October 1899) was the son of Albert and Margaret Bradley, née Thompson. Albert was born at Silsden and Margaret at Addingham, Yorkshire.

1901 Silsden, Yorkshire Census: Carbog House - John Albert Bradley, aged 1 year 5 months, born Silsden, son of Albert and Margaret Bradley.

1911 Silsden, Yorkshire Census: Silsden Moor - Albert Bradley, aged 11 years, born Silsden, son of Albert and Margaret Bradley.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for John. Name(s) on card(s): Dependant: Mr Albert Bradley. Relationship: Father. Address: Silsden Moor, Keighley, Yorks. Claimant: Mrs Margaret Bradley. Relationship: Mother. Address: Carr Farm, Silsden Moor, Nr Keighley.

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Air Mechanic 2nd Class John Albert BRADLEY

Air Mechanic 2nd Class John Albert BRADLEY

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Naval Air Service

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Naval Air Service

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Surname: BRADLEY

Forename(s): John Albert

Country of Service: United Kingdom

Service Number: F/49026

Rank: Air Mechanic 2nd Class

Regiment: Royal Naval Air Service

Unit: H.M.S. "President II"

Age: 18

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Died Date: 01/03/1918

Additional Information: Son of Albert and Margaret Bradley, of Carr Bogg Farm, Silsden Moor.

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08 March 1918

BRADLEY - At Plymouth Naval Hospital, March 1st, Air Mechanic Albert Bradley, R.N.A.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bradley, Carr Farm, Silsden Moor, Aged 18 years.

08 March 1918

SILSDEN SOLDIER DIES IN HOSPITAL

The death of Air Mechanic Albert Bradley, R.N.A.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bradley, of Carr Farm, Silsden Moor, took place at the Plymouth Naval Hospital on Friday evening last. Deceased only joined up about a month ago when he went to the Crystal Palace, and later to Plymouth. He underwent an operation for appendicitis from which he succumbed.

He was 18 years of age, and formerly employed by his father on the farm. He was a well-known figure in Silsden, where his untimely death came as a great shock to a wide circle of friends. The body was conveyed from Plymouth to Silsden on Monday, and the funeral took place at the Silsden Parish Church on Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. E. E. Peters officiated, there being a large attendance. As the cortege passed through the street there were many manifestations of regret. The body was borne to its last resting place by a number of deceased's companions. There was a large number of floral tributes.

07 June 1918

SILSDEN - In Memoriam

A service in memory of the Silsden young men who have recently given their lives for their country was held at the Silsden Parish Church on Sunday morning, conducted by the vicar, Rev. E. E. Peters. The hymns 'The Saints on earth', 'O God our help in ages past', and 'God the all-terrible King who ordainest' were sung. Mr. Herbert Cooper presided at the organ. Mr. Peters said in the service in which they had just taken part they had commemorated 69 men who has been killed in action, or died from wounds or from some other cause. He wished to say a few words especially about those young men who had fallen, and were connected with their Church and Sunday Schools.

The first was Sergeant W. Newns, who had been missing for over a year, but whom the authorities had recently announced as killed. He was one of the best young men in every sense of the word. He was a communicant, a Sunday School teacher and a young man who took a great interest in the physical side of life. He was one of the leaders of the training class for physical development. When he joined the Army in the early days of the war, he found that his time had been well spent as he was made an instructor in physical drill and a full Sergeant.

A few weeks ago the Church had lost another of its young men - Signaller Harry Barrett, who, before he joined up, was treasurer of the Church of England's Young Men's Society, and a very devoted member of the branch. Private Ernest Hardcastle was killed in September, after having proved himself a good soldier. He and Sergeant R. Hill were connected with the Sunday School and they did not forget their religion when they went into the Army. Mention was made of Second Lieutenant T.D. Stocks and his connection with the Boy Scout movement; Sergeant Rowland Hill; Private Ormond Clarkson, who was accidentally drowned a few weeks ago in the Persian Gulf; Air Mechanic Albert Bradley, who died in hospital alter being away from home only a few weeks; Sergeant Joe Bancroft who won the Military Medal by his extraordinary gallantry; Private Sydney [P]Lumb who was killed in September, and who had four other brothers serving.

On behalf of the church people of Silsden, the Vicar offered to the relatives and friends of those men their deepest sympathy and their most sincere and heartfelt gratitude for what they had done for them. He expressed the wish that as long as the Church remained, and if at any time a new Church should be built, it would be the custom at least once a year to commemorate all the men who had fallen in the war. He was impressed and touched beyond expression by the courage which the women of the parish had shown in these awful times, and it was an inspiration to the men, for they had shown themselves to be worthy mothers and wives of heroes who had given their all.

"Shall we betray their trust and take their deaths in vain?"

11 March 1921

BRADLEY - In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Air Mechanic Albert Bradley, R.N.A.S., died March 1st, 1918, at Plymouth R.N. Hospital.

Sweet are the memories that never will fade,
Of him we loved but could not save.

From his loving Father and Mother, Brothers and Sister.

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08 March 1918

BRADLEY - March 1st, 1918, at Plymouth Naval Hospital, Air Mechanic A. Bradley, R.N.A.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bradley, of Carr Farm, Silsden Moor, aged 18.

08 March 1918

SILSDEN

Death of Air Mechanic A. Bradley

The death of Air Mechanic Albert Bradley, R.N.A.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bradley, Carr Farm. Silsden Moor, tool place at the Plymouth Naval Hospital on Friday last. The deceased only joined up about a month ago, when he went to the Crystal Palace and later to Plymouth. He underwent an operation for appendicitis, from which he succumbed. He was 18 years of age, and formerly employed by his father on the farm. He was a well-known figure in Silsden, where his death has come as a great shock to a wide circle of friends. The funeral took place at Silsden on Tuesday.

07 June 1918

SILSDEN'S FALLEN HEROES - Impressive Memorial Service

A service in memory of the gallant Silsden young men, who have recently given their lives for our country, was held at the Parish Church on Sunday morning last. There was a large congregation, and the service was conducted by Rev. E.E. Peters (vicar). Mr. Herbert Cooper presided at the organ, and the hymns sung were 'The saints on earth and those above,' 'O God our help in ages past,' and 'God the all terrible King, who ordainest.'

The Vicar said they met that most perfect Sabbath morning amidst peaceful surroundings to worship God, and also to pay their tribute of love and respect to the memory of the brave men from that parish who had laid down their lives for them and their country. In the service they had just taken part in they had commemorated 69 men who had been killed in action or died of wounds, and he wished to refer to those young men who had recently fallen, and were closely connected with their church and Sunday school. The first was Sergt. W. Newnes, who had been missing for over a year, and who had now been presumed killed by the authorities. He was one of their best young men in every possible sense of the word. He was a communicant, Sunday-school teacher, and one who took a great interest in the physical side of life, being one of the leaders of their Physical Culture Class. He found that very useful, and when he joined the army in the early days of the war he was made an instructor in physical drill and became a sergeant. Pte. Ernest Hardcastle was killed last September, and they had heard from those who knew him that he was a good soldier. He was connected with the Sunday School, and like Sergt. Richard [Rowland] Hill did not forget his religion when he went in the army. Only a few weeks ago they lost another of their young men - Signaller Harry Barrett. He was treasurer of their Church of England Men's Society, and a very keen member of their branch. When he joined the army he did so cheerfully, and was ready and anxious to do his duty. He became a good and efficient soldier. They all knew the charm of his manner and what a delightful fellow he was. Reference was also made to Second Lieut. T.D. Stocks and his connection with the Boy Scouts, Sergt. Rowland Hill, Pte. Orman Clarkson, who was accidentally drowned in the Persian Gulf, Air-Mechanic Albert Bradley and Sergt. Joe Bancroft, one of a large family of brothers serving, a young man of extraordinary gallantry who recently won the Military Medal a man who showed that he had in him the qualities which made the very last type of a soldier and who possessed those characteristics which were born with a man and could not be put into him. Pte. Sydney Plumb, who was killed last September, and one of five brothers serving. On behalf of the churchpeople of Silsden he (the Vicar) offered to the relatives of those men their deepest sympathy and their moat sincere and heartfelt gratitude for what they had done for them. He hoped that as long as that church remained and even if at any time a new church should be built, it would be the custom at least once a year to commemorate all the men who had fallen in the war. These gallant men had not gone into utter darkness, they had not been annihilated, but they lived more perfectly and more beautiful than ever before. Whether there men died in action or at home in England, they all did their duty, and they had all left behind them honoured memories. He was impressed and touched beyond all expression by the splendid courage which the women of that pariah had shown in these awful times. It was an inspiration to the men, for they had shown themselves to be worthy mothers and wives of heroes. In conclusion the Vicar said these men had given all. Shall we betray their trust make their deaths in vain. God forbid we shall not.

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