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Pte. Albert King
British Army 16th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers
from:Rhymney, Cardiff, Wales
(d.31st May 1917)
Albert King was born in Rhymney, Wales on 23rd December 1893 to Rees Benjamin King and Elizabeth (Davies) King. Attended Pengam school, St David's College school Lampeter (1911-1912) then St David's College Lampeter (1913-1914).
He enlisted in the Army on the 31st of December 1914 joining the 16th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He was commissioned into Monmouthshire Regiment (TF) in August 1915 as 2nd Lieutenant.
He died in Monchy Le Preux, on patrol by shell in 31st May 1917. He earned the Star medal, Victory medal and the British War medal.