A character reference for Albert Webb, 26 November 1916

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Corporal Albert John Webb was born in King Street, Blaenavon on the 8 May 1884. In 1890 the family moved to Pontnewydd, Pontypool. In 1902 Albert served with the Territorial Army and in 1910 he won a barrel of beer in a rifle shooting competition. Albert was a collier before joining the 2nd Monmouthshire Regiment on 1 April 1908 at the age of 24. Albert was sent to fight in the Western Front as part of the British Expeditionary Force. Corporal Albert John Webb was discharged on 26 November 1915 on the ground of him being medically unfit for further military service. He was taken to to Edmonton Military Hospital, London to recuperate before returning home to his family in Pontypool. Albert married Lily Atkins on 21 August 1911 and they set up home in 25, Lower Bridge Street, Pontypool. Tesco has now been built on the site of Lower Bridge Street. Following his discharge from the army he became a steward at a Gent's Club above Lloyd's bank in Pontypool. He was the treasurer of Comrades of the Great War Pontpool Club which was formed on 15 March 1918 at St James' Hall, Pontypool. Albert and Lily moved to 22, Lower Bridge Street, Pontypool where they raised four children. Albert died on 28 February 1958 aged 73.

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