Soldier Factfile

Name:  Private John Charles Barby 266403

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Date of Birth:  1900

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Address:  Anstey Lane Orchards, Groby Road, Leicester

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Parents Names:  Charles Barby (Gardener) and Julia

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Occupation before the war:  

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Siblings Names:  Harriett b 1896  |  Annie Alicia b 1903  |  Arthur King b 1906

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Date Died:  30.4.1918

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Age:   18

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Place of Death:  Roubaix Hospital Northern France

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Place of Burial/Memorial:

1B20, Laventie Military cemetery, La Gorgue

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Cause of death:  Lung infection

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Regiment:

4^th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders

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Medals:

British War Medal

Victory Medal

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Any other information (e.g. Service Record/ appearance etc)

• Enlisted in Leicester
• Name on memorial in St Peter’s Churchyard as well as Anstey.