HENRY ERNEST BEACALL 

Henry Ernest BEACALL
Rank: Private
Service Number:3/12571.
Regiment: 8th (Service) Bn Cheshire Regiment
Died Saturday 20th May 1916
Age 42
County Memorial Crewe
Commemorated\Buried Amara War Cemetery
Grave\Panel Ref: XXI.D.12
CountryIraq

Henry Ernest's Story.

Born Moreton Corbett, Shropshire, enlisted Crewe. His mother resided at 178, Market Street, Crewe. Prior to enlisting, was employed in Crewe South Steam Sheds. Served and fought in the Dardanelles and had also been a member of the Kut Al Amara Relief Force in Mesopotamia. Landed (for Gallipoli) on August 24, 1915, before moving to Mesopotamia in February 1916. His brother, Lieutenant Beacall, who lived in Shrewsbury, also lost his life during the war.