Francis Barber

Private

Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 50972 C Coy. 1st Reserve, Garrison Battalion
Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment 63603 13/York

Medal index card
Awarded the Victory and British War medals

Notes
Francis Barber joined the forces on 28th February 1918. He was 32 when he joined, another of those men who were called up in the latter stages of the war.
Records at Lea Mills indicate that had not been released by 28th August, 1919.

In June 1917 Francis was given six months deferral for his essential War work but was called up in the later stages of he War. Upon demob he returned to work at Lea Mills.

Letter to J.B. Marsden-Smedley

Francis Barber, 63603, 1st Battalion B Company
Yorkshire Regiment
Mychett, Hampshire
Dear Sir,
Just a few lines to let you know I received your parcel alright and thank you very much I am sure they will all come in very useful I am still enjoying good health hoping the firm will carry on and prosper while the lads are away
I remain
Yours respectfully
Private F. Barber


CENSUS INFORMATION

1901: Lea Road

Forename Surname Relationship Age Occupation Where born
Elizabeth Barber Head (widower) 53   Alderwasey
George Barber son 25 Machine minder hosiery mill Lea
Agnes Barber daughter 22 Wool spinner hosiery mill Lea
Frank Barber son 14 Errand boy hosiery mill Lea
Hilda Barber daughter 11   Lea

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1911: Lea

Forename Surname Relationship Age Occupation Where born
Elizabath Barber Head (widower) 64   Alderwasey
Hilda Barber daughter 21 Mill hand hosiery factory Lea
Frank Barber son 24 Mill hand hosiery factory Lea

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