Herbert William Moore

A Private with 10th Bn., Herbert died on 24th of October 1916 at the age of 26. 

Herbert was born at Brandeston, Suffolk, in 1890, a son of Robert and Harriett Moore.

In 1911 his family lived at Verbena Place, London Road, Kessingland, and later his parents lived at The Hermitage, Church Road, Kessingland.

Herbert worked as an auxiliary postman.

Herbert enlisted in the Army at Lowestoft. He served initially with the 1st Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, number 27219, before transfer to the 10th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, service number 42743.

On 21 October 1916 the 10th Battalion moved into trenches near Albert. During the 22-23 October they were subject to heavy shelling. The War Diary for 24 October has:

Enemy artillery very active but casualties not so heavy - killed 1 other rank, wounded 1 officer and 5 other ranks

Percival was the soldier killed on that day. 

Percival's name is recorded in the General Post Office Memorial Book. See GPO War Heroes