THE SHORT life of Harlow resident, Frank Aley as read by Potter Street resident, Jane Chivrall.

This project has been sponsored by Harlow Council Civic Fund and HTS Ltd.

Never Forget.

Francis (Frank) Aley

Francis’ parents were Francis Aley, born in Harlow in c.1877 and Minnie Trundle, born in North Weald Bassett in 18751. They married in Harlow in the spring of 18992 and Frank was born in Harlow in 18973. He was known as Frank throughout his life.

The 1901 census shows the family living at Hobbs Cross, Harlow. Francis was working as a Groom (domestic). Frank was then aged two and his sister Florence was nine months of age.

The 1911 census shows the family residing at 4 Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow occupying four rooms. Francis was working as a Groom at Kennels. By now Frank Snr. and Minnie had a further child, a son called Albert in c.1901.

Private Frank Aley, 2126, served in The 2nd/1st battalion of the Hertfordshire Yeomanry; The Household Cavalry and Cavalry of the Line (incl. Yeomanry and Imperial Camel Corps). Frank died of rheumatic fever on 4 January 1916 at the age of 18 and is buried in Thetford Cemetery, Section D, plot L, grave 458. Register Index Number UK Norfolk 255.