Name
Arthur Charles Lankester (Lancaster?)
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
11/08/1917
30
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Private
8472
Cheshire Regiment
10th Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
1914 /15 Star, British War and Victory medals
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
BRANDHOEK NEW MILITARY CEMETERY
V.B.3
Belgium
UK & Other Memorials
Hatfield Hyde Village Memorial
St Mary Magdalene's Church Roll of Honour, Hatfield Hyde
Pre War
Born 1888 Hatfield, Herts. Son of George and Mary Annie Lancaster, of Woodhall Lodge, Hatfield, Herts. On enlistment 15 April 1907, gave occupation as Groom. 1911 Census shows him as being already a Private with 2nd Bn., Cheshire Regiment serving in India.
Wartime Service
Went to France Nov 1914. Hospitalised with frostbite Feb 1915, had malaria Sept 1915 and gun shot wound to the forehead 5.9.16. Sent back to England to recover on each occasion. Also suffered from scabies several times April/May 1917.
Additional Information
Name spelt incorrectly on memorial.
Acknowledgments
Jonty Wild
