Name
Ernest George Webb
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
06/09/1916
24
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Rifleman
304405
London Rifle Brigade
5th (City of London) Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
1914 /15 Star, British War and Victory medals
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Pier and Face 9D
France
UK & Other Memorials
South Mimms Village Memorial
Pre War
He was born in Old Catton, Norfolk in 1892 the eldest son of four children of William and Ellen and in 1901 the family were living on North Walsham Road, Old Catton where his father was a beer house Keeper. In 1911 he was still, living at home and working as a gardener. He enlisted in Barnet into the 7th Battalion Middlesex regiment.
Wartime Service
Went to Egypt 1st September 1915 and at some stage also served in Gibraltar with 7th Battalion Middlesex, he then went to France on 15th February 1916, transferring to 5th London 3rd July 1916.
Additional Information
No connection can be found linking him to the area, however the Soldiers Died database records him living in Shenley. And in later years the Electoral Roll shows a Harriet Webb living in Shenley.
Acknowledgments
Brian Lodge
