Edward Arries

Forename(s):
Edward

Surname:
Arries

Initial(s):
E

Service Number:
26510

Rank:
Bombardier

Regiment:
Royal Field Artillery, 'A' Battery, 147th Brigade

Died:
26/06/1917

Buried:
Maroc British Cemetery

Service History:
Enlisted in December 1914 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.

Died of wounds received. Had once before been wounded.

In a letter from the Major commanding the R.F.A. Brigade, dated 2 July, he says:

'I much regret having to inform you that your son, Corporal Arries, was fatally wounded in action on 26 June. It was a result of shellfire. He was a signaller on duty at the telephone at the battery that evening. The battery was in action at the time. The enemy opened fired on us & killed your son & a Lieutenant who was alongside of him. He was buried on the morning of the 28th in the British cemetery & his grave has been registered so that it can be discovered at any time. The officers & men all join me in the sending their heartfelt sympathy in your great loss. Your son had just been promoted bombardier & had constantly done most excellent work.'
(Source: fusilier.co.uk/)

Background:
Youngest son of Mr. & Mrs. John (?) Arries who lived at Lower Howick Street, Alnwick.

Pre-enlistment occupation: Employed by Shilbottle Coal Company, presumably as a Coal Miner.

Local Memorial:
Alnwick War Memorial