Frederick George Elbourne
Frederick George Elbourne was born on April 2nd 1895 to parents Joseph and Louisa Elizabeth living in 4 Ivy Cottages, Scots Hill, Croxley Green.
Working at John Dickinson paper mill he enlisted as a Private in the 7th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. He sent his mother a photograph post mark 18th September 1914 with some of his comrades awaiting his own uniform and telling her he would send one when he had received his. He was killed in action on the 13th October 1915 aged twenty in France and Flanders. He is mentioned on the memorial at Loos.
David Elbourne says "Frederick Elbourne was my great uncle, brother to my grandmother Blanch Maud Elbourne and brother to Ismay (May) and Philip Elbourne. His parents were Joseph and Louise Elbourne who lived at 34 Scots Hill. Fred was in the 7th battalion Norfolk Regiment and died aged 20 on Wednesday 13 October 1915 in the battle of Loos."
Working at John Dickinson paper mill he enlisted as a Private in the 7th Battalion Norfolk Regiment. He sent his mother a photograph post mark 18th September 1914 with some of his comrades awaiting his own uniform and telling her he would send one when he had received his. He was killed in action on the 13th October 1915 aged twenty in France and Flanders. He is mentioned on the memorial at Loos.
David Elbourne says "Frederick Elbourne was my great uncle, brother to my grandmother Blanch Maud Elbourne and brother to Ismay (May) and Philip Elbourne. His parents were Joseph and Louise Elbourne who lived at 34 Scots Hill. Fred was in the 7th battalion Norfolk Regiment and died aged 20 on Wednesday 13 October 1915 in the battle of Loos."
Frederick Elbourne in uniform
September 1914 Frederick with comrades prior to receiving his uniform
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A card Frederick sent to his mother whilst in the army
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Letter sent to Mr Elbourne - Fredericks father
Frederick's father receives the sad news.
The Memorial Register showing Frederick Elbourne's location (Front cover of booklet)
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The Memorial Register showing Frederick Elbourne's location
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Details in the register relating to Frederick
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Record of Frederick Elbourne
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Information regarding his regiment
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Additional records received by the family
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The Black Penny relatives received from the War Office
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The medals relating to Frederick Elbourne
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Soldiers received this bronze box containing cigarettes and chocolate - organised and sent from Princess Mary
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© Census 1911-showing details of the Elbourne family - L/15/00003139K
