History while in the forces
20 Mar 1917: now training at Harrogate30 Mar 1917: home on leave. Called to see us.
27 Jun 1917: received notification that he is now in France.
21 Apr 1917: 7 miles from front line, change of address. Well.
24 Oct 1917: Received letter, wounded through right shoulder. In Red Cross (Weir) Hospital, Grove Road, Balham. Informed Head Office who asked us to convey their sympathy. Mrs. Balls called, stating he is progressing favourably.
- Surname
- Balls
- Forename
- Albert John Hammond
- Service number
- 235699
- Rating or rank
- Private
- Regiment or Other Unit
- (2/6th Battalion Essex Regiment) 1/4th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment
- Branch
- Norwich
- Date of Birth
- 1896
- Date of birth
- 1896
- Date of Entering Bank's Service
- 03 Mar 1914
- Date of Joining HM Forces
- 11 Oct 1916
