Name
Edwin Henry Pallett
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
27/09/1918
19
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Private
41635
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
8th Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
British War and Victory medals
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
VIS-EN-ARTOIS MEMORIAL
Panel 3
France
UK & Other Memorials
Aston War Memorial
St. Mary’s Church Roll of Honour, Aston
Pre War
Edwin was the son of Frederick & Annie Pallett of Aston End.
Wartime Service
On the 27th September 1918 the Battalion were in a position north of the village of Havrincourt in preparation for an assault on extremely well defended German positions known as the Hindenberg Line. As the troops assembled in preparation for the attack their positions were heavily shelled by German artillery, causing some casualties. As soon as the assault commenced there was strong German resistance, with their artillery firing over open sights and the Battalion suffered heavy casualties. Eventually, the Battalion did manage to consolidate a position near the village of Flesquiere but it had been at a heavy price. It is not known at which point Edwin lost his life but his body was never found and he has no known grave, His name is recorded on the Vis-En-Artois Memorial, Pas De Calais, France. Additional Information: www.stevenageatwar.com
Additional Information
Acknowledgments: Paul Johnson Additional Information:
Acknowledgments
Paul Johnson
