Private Archibald Odell
Rank or Title
Date of Death
9 Oct 1916
War time / or Pre War occupation
Employer
Medals Awarded
Service Number
Place of Birth
World War I Address
Place of Death
Grave Location
War Memorial Location
Soldier or Civilian
- Soldier
Source
Pte Archibald Odell (O'Dell), 8094, 1/2nd London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), was killed in action on the Somme on October 9th, 1916. He was aged about 40.
Popularly known as Joe, he left a widow, Violet, and three daughters - Mabel, Doris and Irene - living at 4 Ebenezer Street, Luton.
The old soldier had seen 12 years service in the Regular Army, seven of them abroad in countries like India, Aden and Canada. Back in civilian life he was a blocker employed by Mr Jack Durrant, who was also a well-known local footballer.
At the outbreak of war he rejoined the Bedfordshire Regiment (4313) but was transferred to the London Regiment. After a period of training at Newmarket, he was drafted to France and had been at the Front just a few weeks at the time of his death.
Individual Location
Author: Deejaya
Book navigation pager
Related items
- Printer-friendly version
- Log in or register to post comments
Add comment