Name
Albert Edward Bishop
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
12/11/1916
30
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Private
2459
Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
22nd Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
British War and Victory medals
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
A.I.F. BURIAL GROUND, FLERS
IX. C. 4.
France
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
Royston Town War Memorial, Kneesworth Congregational Church Memorial, Royston
Pre War
Albert was the third son of John and Caroline Bishop, of High St., Royston, and had emigrated to Australia in December 1911.
Wartime Service
Albert enlisted in the Australian Army on the 8th July 1915. He was initially posted to Egypt but later went to France with “D” Company of the 22nd Battalion, Australian Infantry. He was wounded in the shoulder on the 27th July 1916, and was admitted to the 44th Casualty Clearing Station for treatment. After covering from his wounds he was sent back to his unit to continue his service.
On the 12th November 1916 Albert was working a telephone in an advanced position when a shell exploded nearby and a shrapnel bullet struck him on the head. He died from his injuries a short while later.
Additional Information
Albert is also commemorated on his family’s grave in Royston Church Additional Burial Ground. His part of the inscription reads:
ALSO ON THEIR (John & Caroline Bishop) SON ALBERT EDWARD WHO WAS KILLED AT THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME NOVEMBER 12TH 1916, IN HIS 31ST YEAR
Acknowledgments
Paul Johnson
