Copy of a letter from Captain Pennell to Mr. E. French, informing him of the death of his son, Albert French, dated 17 June 1916

The transcript is headed with the words ‘B.E.F, June 17th ’16 ‘. Captain Pennell regrets to inform Mr. French of the death of his son, C7259 Rifleman Albert French. He states Albert was killed by machine gun fire whilst with a working party on 15 June 1916. He comments on his qualities and states that he will be missed. He passes on the sympathies of the members of A Company, 18th Service Battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Corps.