Arthur – Aked – North Eastern Railway – Private – 29/11/1917

Arthur – Aked – North Eastern Railway – Private – 29/11/1917

Arthur

Aked

North Eastern Railway

Royal Engineers Signals [Northumberland Fusiliers, 17th Battalion]

Private

17/592

York

Draughtsman

29/11/1917

North Eastern Railway Magazine: Feb 1918 p30

Buffs Road Cemetery

Age 25, son of Mr W D and Mrs E P Aked of 27 Wentworth Road, York.<br /><br />Mr. A. Aked, Engineer's (Signalling) Department,York, was killed by the bursting of a shell on November 29, 1917, while engaged in railway construction work abroad. He was with the N.E.R. for about six years and enlisted in the N.E.R. Battalion on its formation, in September, 1914. The report we have received states that "his marked abilities and keen interest in his work gave the promise of considerable advancement had his life been spared, whilst his bright and cheery disposition endeared<br />him to all."

St Paul's Cathedral Order of Service, 1919, North Eastern Railway Magazine, 1914-1919 and 1939-1945 North Eastern Railway Engineer's Office Staff York, Roll of Honour and Records of Annual Re-Unions (ref: 2006-7597)

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