ERNEST+E.+BLACKBURN

Blackburn, Ernest Edward, Private, 305957, 2nd Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment Previously served with 2nd/8th Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment  Born Eckington, Yorks  Enlisted Worksop, Notts  Residence Chesterfield, Derbyshire  Killed in action between 8th and 10th October 1918 aged 25 Son of Mr and Mrs R W Blackburn, of 40 James’ Street, Stonegravels Buried in Vaulx-Andigny British Cemetery, France, Grave Reference: A 26 1911 Census A coal miner pony driver below ground Son of Robert William, a coal miner hewer, and Mary Elizabeth Blackburn, of 299, Model Village, Creswell, Derbyshire Private Ernest Edward Blackburn, Sherwoods, was killed in action between 8th and 10th October 1918. His parents, Mr and Mrs R W Blackburn live at 40 James Street, Stonegravels. Deceased worked at Cresswell Colliery before enlisting. He was 25 years of age and enlisted in November 1914. He went to France in March 1917. He was gassed and had trench fever at the end of 1917. He went back to France early this year. Derbyshire Times November 16th 1918 **Back to Memorial **