Ronald Grantham Austin
Ronald, the son of George & Caroline Austin, was born in Romford Essex and at some point during his life the family moved to number 13 Brighton Road, Addlestone. Ronald was living in Addlestone when he enlisted in London with the 10th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, as Lance Corporal STK/221.
At the Age of 32, Ronald was killed in action on 23rd of April 1917 in France and is buried in Chili Trench Cemetery, Gavrelle. At some point Ronald's exact grave location became lost and he now has a special grave stone in Chili Trench Cemetery which states "known to be buried in this cemetery".
Ronald's grave stone
At the Age of 32, Ronald was killed in action on 23rd of April 1917 in France and is buried in Chili Trench Cemetery, Gavrelle. At some point Ronald's exact grave location became lost and he now has a special grave stone in Chili Trench Cemetery which states "known to be buried in this cemetery".
Chili Trench Cemetery
Ronald's grave stone