Private Albert Bunnage
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Date of Birth
1885
Date of Death
22 Jul 1917
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Gunner Albert Bunnage, 365941, 308th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, died on July 22nd, 1917, from wounds sustained on the battlefield. He had been attended to by the No 6 Canadian Field Ambulance. He was aged 32 and single.
In a letter to parents William and Ann Bunnage, of 47 Windmill Road, Luton, Second Lieut F. Gardner said their son was killed in the performance of his duties. A chaplain had conducted his burial service.
Until Christmas 1916, Albert Bunnage had been a local preacher and Sunday school teacher on the Waller Street Wesleyan Circuit. That had also made him well known in villages surrounding Luton.
Prior to joining up, he ran a business as a hat manufacturer at 25 Napier Road, Luton. His brother, John, had served in France for three years with the Army Service Corps.
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Author: Deejaya
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