Private Arthur Berry
13835 7th Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
Killed in Action 15th November 1916, aged 22
Lived at 131 Colne Road
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France
Burnley Express 6th December 1916

“A True Sport”
Burnley Soldier’s Reported Death (Burnley News December 1916 )

Although official news of the death in action of Private Arthur Berry, of 131, Colne Road, Burnley, has not yet been received, there is little doubt but that the death took place on the 16th ult. His father and mother received word from their son’s sergeant this week and thus have to mourn the death of two sons within three weeks. Those who knew Private Berry before he left Burnley would agree with his sergeant’s description of him as “one of his best boys,” “a true sport,” and “a brave lad.” A weaver by occupation, he was formerly employed at West’s, Browhead Mill, and joined the army the month following the out break of war. His training period was mostly spent at Tidsworth, and in July, 1915, he went to France. He had taken part in numerous engagements, including the famous Somme battles, but had come through without a scratch, and had been transferred from his original regiment to the machine-gun section, where he was regarded as a “crack” man. His death at the age of 21 years will be deeply regretted by his acquaintances.