Born Hull, 1893. Son of Elizabeth Millhouse Guy and stepfather, Charles Guy, of Chapel Street, Bottesford, Leicestershire.
He lived at 8 Retford Cottages, Bottesford, Notts (1911 Census). Employed as Gardeners Boy Nursery.
Enlisted at Melton Mowbray, Leics. Served as Private,77230, Leicestershire Regiment, 1st Battalion; Corporal, 77230, 1st Leicestershire Regiment1st Battalion and then promoted to Lance Sergeant, 17230. 1/5th Leicestershire Regiment.
Killed in action, on 24/09/1918, aged 25, Buried at Bellecourt British Cemetery, Aisne, France.
| Name | Fred Darby |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Hull, Yorkshire, 1893 |
| Residence | Bottesford, Leicestershire |
| Death Date | 24 Sep 1918 |
| Death Place | Bellecourt British Cemetery, Aisne, France |
| Enlistment Place | Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire |
| Rank | Lance Sergeant |
| Regiment | Leicestershire Regiment |
| Battalion | 1st 5th Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 17230 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
First name:
FRED
Military Number:
17230
Rank:
Lance Sergeant
Date Died
24/09/1918
Place died:
Bellecourt British Cemetery, Aisne, France
Age:
25
