Name
Archie Lacey, Ryde
Biography
Rifleman 331108 Archie Jabez Lacey, 1/8th Bn Hampshire Regiment, (Isle of Wight Rifles)
CWGC record ...
Further information
Name appears on the following memorials :
Ryde Salvation Army War Memorial
Ryde St John's Church War Memorial
Newport Drill Hall IW Rifles War Memorial (panel 4)
Archie Lacey was born in 1896 in Brading, the 7th child (of 8 ?) of Joseph George Lacey and Lucy (nee Leal),
of Wilton Cottage, Oakfield Hill, Ryde, Isle of Wight. He worked for the I.W. Railway and was Band Secretary
of the Ryde Salvation Army Band.
It is thought that he was mustered initially in 1915 and he was killed in action on 19th April 1917.
Although the family was informed twice that he was missing in action the fact that he
was killed was not advised to the family until nearly two years later.
Buried at Gaza War Cemetery (formerly Palestine, now in Israel); grave reference XXI.E.13.
Photograph and information provided by : Ann Ryder. Archie Lacey was her great uncle.
