Alfred+Beck

Beck, Alfred Thomas (Killed in Action)

Beck, Alfred Thomas, Private, 70392, 2nd Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment Born St. Alkmund's, Derby Enlisted Derby Killed in action 15th October 1916 aged 20 Son of John and Clara Annie Beck, of 7, Penny Long Lane, Derby. Buried in Bancourt British Cemetery, VII, G, 14

1911 Census A milk boy Son of John, a domestic coachman and gardener, and Clara Annie Beck, of 7, Penny Long Lane, Derby

Alfred was born in 1897 and lived with his parents, John and Clara Beck at No 7 Penny Long Lane. In 1911 his occupation is given as Milk Boy. At the outbreak of war he joined the 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Nott’s and Derby Regiment) as a Private, service number 70392. He was killed on the 15th October 1916 and is buried in Bancourt British Cemetery. On his headstone are the words, “Son of John and Clara Annie Beck, of 7, Penny Long Lane, Derby.”


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