SAMUEL CHARLES HALLS
Photographs courtesy of John
Born: 1894, Claydon, Suffolk.
On the 12th March 1913, 18 year old Samuel Halls and his brother, 15 year old Robert William Halls, of 66, Samuel Road, were confirmed at St. Michael’s Church, Ipswich, by the Lord Bishop of Norwich.
Died: 18th August 1918; age 23; died of dysentery contracted on active service at the No. 24 Casualty Clearing Station, Italy.
Residence: 66, Samuel Road, Ipswich.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich; Date: 15th October 1914.
Rank: Corporal; Service Number: M/205194
Regiment: Army Service Corps, Mechanical Transport attached 289th Siege Brigade. Ammunition Column.
Formerly 1659, 6th Cyclist Battalion, Suffolk Regiment.
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
Plot 5. Row C. Grave 10.
Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension,
Italy.
CENSUS
1901 The Street, Claydon, Suffolk.
Samuel was 6 years old and living with his parents & brother.
Robert Charles Halls, 38, a Labourer in Whiting Making, born Needham Market, Suffolk.
Emily Jane Halls (nee Leathers), 32, a Dressmaker – own account, born Barking, Suffolk.
Robert William Halls, 3, born Claydon.
1911 66, Samuel Road, Ipswich.
Samuel was 16 years old, an Engineer’s Fitter – learning – Iron Foundry. He was living with his parents & brother.
Robert, 49, a Bricklayer’s Labourer – Builder.
Emily, 45, a Newsagent’s Assistant – at home.
Robert, 13.
Soldiers’ Effects to Robert Halls – father.
Probate to Robert Charles Halls – father, a horseman.
Samuel is also remembered on the war memorial at St. Michael’s Church, Ipswich.
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