Andrew Bradley (1880 - 1914)

Born 20 Oct 1880 in Largs, Ayrshire

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth McLean McCreadie — married 11 Jul 1907 in PORT GLASGOW Renfrewshire Scotland

Descendants

Died 20 Sep 1914 at age 33 in Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France

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Biography

Andrew was born on 20 October 1880 in Largs, Ayrshire. He was the son of John Bradley and Annie Morrison.^[1]

In 1881 Andrew (an infant) was living in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland. Age: 5 MosRelationship: Son.^[1]

On 20 September 1914 Andrew (age 33) was living in Port Glasgow.^[2]

Andrew served in the military from 20 September 1914 in Western European Theatre.^[2][3]

Andrew died at the age of 33 on 20 September 1914 in Le Mans, Departement de la Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France. he was buried in the cemetery at Le Mans West, there are 61 burials from the Great War there including one Unidentified ^[2][4][4][5]

it was noted he was the Son of John and Annie Bradley, husband of Elizabeth Bradley of 3 William St., Port Glasgow Born at Largs, Ayrshire. His family chose the inscription :UNTIL THE DAY BRAKS AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY

Research Notes

Served with 1st Battallion, Royal Scots Fusiliers during WWI. Died from illness contracted during service.

Lived at 100 Main Street, Largs at time of 1881 census. Was living with the Goodwin family at time of 1901 census at 28 Sir Michael Street, Greenock. Occupation recorded as Iron Finisher at time of 1901 census and ship finisher at time of 1911 census.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Residence: 1881 Scotland Census,
   Parish: Largs; ED: 7; Page: 8; Line: 20; Roll: cssct1881_192.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Death: UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 Military-Genealogy.com, comp Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc.
3. ↑ Military: British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Burial: Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current.
5. ↑ Memorial: "Commonwealth War Graves Commission"
   Le Mans West Cemetery, Sarthe, France. (Plot: Plot 38. 1914-18 Row A. Grave 14)
   Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record (accessed 27 April 2023)
   Memorial page for A Bradley. Service number: 7376; Rank: Private; Died: 20 September 1914; Age: 33.
   Regiment & Unit/Ship: 1st Bn., Royal Scots Fusiliers (United Kingdom); Additional Info: Son of John and Annie Bradley husband of Elizabeth Bradley, of 3, William St., Port Glasgow. Born at Largs, Ayrshire.