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Andrew Mosley

Service Number 44434
Military Unit 11th Bn South Wales Borderers
Date of birth Unknown
Date of Death 03 Aug 1917 (33 Years Old)
Place of Birth Nottingham
Employment, Education or Hobbies Whilst Andrew is listed on the 1911 Census as a bricklayer, he was also a footballer, although this may not have been as a professional. He played right back for Notts County between 1906–1909 making 11 appearances, scoring no goals. Between 1910–1915 he played for New Brompton, which became Gillingham in 1912. They played in the Southern League. He made a total of 167 appearances scoring no goals. In the 1914-1915 season they finished bottom of the table – Played 38, Won 6, Drew 8, Lost 24, For 43, Against 83, Points 20
Family History

He was the son of Andrew and Mary Ann Mosley Born First Quarter 1885 Nottingham On 1891 Census he is living with his parents and siblings – Arthur, Jane and Lucy – at 10 Lawrence Terrace, Sneinton, Nottingham. His father is listed as a carter. On 1901 Census he is living with his parents and siblings – Arthur, Jennie, Lucy and Polly – at 31 Storer Street, Nottingham. His father is listed as a general carter and Andrew as a bricklayers apprentice. He married Annie Robinson (born 30th October 1877) in Third Quarter 1907 in Nottingham, they had two children, Grace Annie born 30th April 1908 and Frederick born 27th January 1915 the family lived at 82 Ena Avenue, Sneinton, Nottingham. On 1911 Census he is living with his wife and daughter at 210 Napier Road, Gillingham. He is listed as being a bricklayer. Possibly relocated due to playing for Gillingham Commencing 8th April 1918 his widow was awarded a pension of 22 shilings and 4 pence a week.

Military History

It is possible that he enlisted in the summer of 1915 after the Football League and Southern League ceased operations until the war ended. He originally enlisted in the Royal Engineers as No. 179257, although he saw no overseas service with them. At some point, he was transferred to the Infantry Base Depot, before being renumbered 44434 and posted to 11th (Service) Battalion (2nd Gwent) South Wales Borderers. They arrived in France on 4th December 1915, so its possible he went out as a reinforcement. Andrew has no known grave and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Panel 22

Extra Information

The Register of Soldiers Effects lists his death as being 'on or since 3.8.17 presumed dead' SDGW lists him as killed in action. The Battalion War Diary states that the Battalion was E. Canal Bank. N. of Zwaanhof Fm on 3rd August, there are no mention of any casualties on the day, with three companies being relieved, 'C' Company remained manning various strongpoints and posts. 'C' Company were relieved on 4th August and rejoined the Battalion. CWGC however, lists thirteen fatalities as occurring on 3rd August. In memoriam published 3rd August 1918 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “MOSLEY. – In loving memory of my dear husband, Pte. A. Mosley, South Wales Borderers, reported killed on August 3rd, 1917. Clinging memories of a noble life. – Wife and children. “MOSLEY. – In loving memory of our dear son Andrew, killed in action August 3rd, 1917. Ever in our thoughts. – From mother, father, sisters, and brother Arthur (prisoner of war, Germany).” Above in memoriam are courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918

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