25th County of London Cycle Battalion


 Albert William BUCKLEY 

25th London Regiment - C Company
 


 


Albert was born 25th March 1891 at in Bethnal Green, East London. Parents were James Thomas Buckley and Clara Elizabeth nee Holmes. He died 8th November 1976 in Lewisham Hospital.

Albert was in the Concert Party in India, called 'The Versatiles'. He had a good voice, and was in demand at parties and family gatherings. His favourite song being Sophia Tucker's "Some of These Days".

Albert is the father of Doris Hennessy who supplied the information and photos.

Albert is sitting.

On the back of this photo is written :- "Taken on Boxing Morning. Who looks drunk?"

 

Albert is in the back row, right hand side.



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