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250583 Rifleman Albert Henry Anson 21st (1st Surrey Rifles) Battalion London Regiment from:Bosham (d.8th Oct 1916) Albert Henry Anson is recorded on the war memorial in St. Mary's Parish church, Chidham, West Sussex although his wife lived in the neighbouring village of Bosham. He was born in London in 1882, son of George John Parker Anson and Mary Ann Anson of London. He worked as a barman until the outbreak of the First World War when he joined the London Regiment of the First Surrey Rifles. During the war his wife, Elizabeth Marie Anson (Betty), moved from Forest Hill to live at The Retreat in Bosham. Rifleman Anson was killed in action on 8th October 1916 during the final weeks of the Battle of the Somme. His name is also recorded on the Thiepval memorial. 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.**