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218614 Pte. Arthur Walkey Barrow British Army 7th Btn. London Regiment from:27 Sansom Street, Camberwell Arthur Walkey Barrow was my Grandfather who served with the 1st Battalion, West Kent Regiment. All The only information we have about him is one piece from the Surrey Recruitment Registers, Attestation date 10th October 1917. Aged 18 years 2 months standing 5 ft one & half inches tall. All we know is he was injured and captured by the Germans, sent to a Hospital ( Field ? ) patched up and spent the rest of the War as a POW (anecdotal from his wife ). He passed away in 1974 while visiting his local tobacconist's shop. We would like to know more, I cannot find any pictures, Medal card or "Burnt records " . Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**