His story
Aubrey Gregory was a coal merchant in Tavistock, Devon, where his parents, Henry and Elizabeth Gregory, also lived. His wife, named by CWGC as Louisa Alice Gregory, was recorded at Angel Hill, Launceston, Cornwall.
A private with No. 9 Veterinary Hospital, Army Veterinary Corps, Aubrey had his first qualifying service in France on 25 April 1915, according to his medal record. He died on 19 April 1916, aged 38. His death was recorded as drowning, and he is buried at Janval Cemetery.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Coal Merchant
- Residence recorded
- Tavistock
- Family
- CWGC particulars: Son of Henry and Elizabeth Gregory, of Tavistock, Devon; husband of Louisa Alice Gregory, of Angel Hill, Launceston, Cornwall.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/6656
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
- Theatre of war
- France, 25 April 1915
Medals and commemoration
- 1914–15 Star
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 19 April 1916
- Age
- 38
- Place of death
- France
- Recorded cause
- Drowned
- Cemetery or memorial
- Janval Cemetery
- Grave reference
- I. C. 2.
Where he worked
- No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- Alfred CHIMPKINAlso recorded with No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
- George Liston MELROSEAlso recorded with No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
- Herbert Kemble NUNNAlso recorded with No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
- Harry Dennis PENNICARDAlso recorded with No. 9 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Research record number: 77
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “Aubrey Gregory”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/gregory-aubrey-se-6656/.
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