Born Messingham, Lincolnshire, 1897. Son of Amelia and George Altoft of 9, Chapel Yard, Wrawby Street, Brigg, Lincolnshire (War Pension address). Son of a Farm Labourer.
He enlisted in Hull. served with the 8th East Yorkshire Regiment. Killed in action, on 10/05/1917, aged 20. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
His army effects were left to his mother Amelia.
| Name | Edward Altoft |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Messingham, Lincs |
| Death Date | 10 May 1917 |
| Death Place | Arras Memorial, France |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | East Yorkshire Regiment |
| Battalion | 8th Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 32904 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
First name:
EDWARD
Regiment:
Military Number:
32904
Rank:
Private
Date Died
10/05/1917
Place died:
Arras Memorial, France
Age:
20
