Albert Smith Glanville

Male, ID #3186, b. circa May 1893, d. 2 August 1917
FatherOliver Glanville (c 1866 - c 1927)
MotherElizabeth Hunter (1868 - c 1950)

Birth, Marriage and Death information

     Albert Smith Glanville was born circa May 1893 at Annfield Plain, DUR, ENG; registered Lanchester.
     He died on 2 August 1917 at Belgium; recorded:
Name: Albert Smith Glanville
Birth Place: Annfield Plain, Durham
Residence: Consett
Death Date: 2 Aug 1917
Enlistment Location: Annfield Plain
Rank: Private
Regiment: Durham Light Infantry
Battalion: 20th Battalion.
Number: 21991
Type of Casualty: Died of wounds
Theater of War: Aldershot

commemorated as:
Name: GLANVILLE
Initials: A S
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment: Durham Light Infantry
Unit Text: 20th Bn.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 02/08/1917
Service No: 21991
Additional information: Son of Oliver and Elizabeth Glanville, of 18, Sycamore Terrace, Annfield Plain, Co. Durham.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: II. C. 37.
Cemetery: POPERINGHE NEW MILITARY CEMETERY

His soldier's effects were settled with his father Oliver and mother Elizabeth.

Other information

     Albert Smith Glanville began military service on 18 November 1914 recorded age 21yr 7 months, height 5ft 6.25inch, chest 37inchs expanded. His regimental no. was 21991 in the 17th Durham Light Infantry.

Address(es), Census(es) & Occupation(s)

  • Albert Smith Glanville appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 18 Sycamore Terrace, Annfield Plain, DUR, ENG; recorded age 17, living with his parents.
  • Albert was a colliery pony putter (below ground) on 2 April 1911.
  • Albert was a miner on 18 November 1914.
  • As of 18 November 1914, Albert Smith Glanville lived at 18 Sycamore Terrace, Annfield Plain, DUR, ENG, when enlisting.