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2Lt. Arthur Bradley MM.
British Army 6th Btn. Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
from:Westfield House, Morley
(d.24th August 1917)
Arthur Bradley was a pre-war Territorial. From his address, and the 1917 6-digit number, he was most likely in 1/4th Battalion. His Medal Index Card shows he disembarked in France 13th of April 1915, so was with 148th Brigade. He was a Lance Corporal, but was soon promoted to Sergeant. He was awarded the Military Medal in 1916. He was recommended for a commission, to which he was discharged 29th of June 1917. He was posted to 6th Battalion, KOYLI and was killed in action at the Menin Road 24th of August 1917.