Born York, 1900. Son of Albert and Eliza Sales, of 80, Selby Street, Anlaby Road, Hull (CWGC address)
Enlisted Hull. Formerly, Private, 2875, East Yorkshire Regiment. Transferred to the 9th Battalion, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action, on 24/10/1918, aged 18.
He is commemorated on the WW1 Memorial, at St John The Baptist Church, Newington, Hull.
| Name | Robert Harold Sales |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | York |
| Death Date | 24 Oct 1918 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | L Corporal |
| Regiment | King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry |
| Battalion | 9th Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 205696 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | Formerly 2875, E. Yorks Regt |
First name:
ROBERT HAROLD
Military Number:
205695
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Date Died
24/10/1918
Place died:
AMERVAL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, SOLESMES, FRANCE
Age:
18
80, Selby Street, Anlaby Road, Hull.
