Born Hull, 02/09/1897. Son of Lily Cresswell, of 4, Church terrace, St Paul Street, Hull (War pension address). He had one brother, Sidney Warwick Cresswell (1899-1933).
Enlisted at Hull. Served with the 2nd Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Killed in action, on 28/11/1917, aged 20.
Commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium. His army effects were left to his mother, Lily.
| Name | Albert Ernest Cresswell |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Hull, Yorkshire – 2 Sept 1897 |
| Death Date | 28 Nov 1917 |
| Death Place | Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Cameronian (Scottish Rifles) |
| Battalion | 2nd Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 203127 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
First name:
ALBERT ERNEST
Military Number:
203127
Rank:
Private
Date Died
28/11/1917
Place died:
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Age:
20
