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The grave of Private Albert Craggs in the Churchyard of St. John's, Mickley
Photo by Edward Nicholl.

Private Albert Craggs. 3496. 4th Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. Son of Edward L. Craggs, of Mickley. South of Church,. Died at home 17 March 1915. Aged 17.
Enlisted Kicklington, Resided Thornborough Well (Bedale - Yorks).

Close by to Private Cragg's grave is that of his parents, - Martha Annie Craggs died 31 July 1909 aged 45 years, and Edward Thorpe Craggs died 15 August 1945 aged 84 years. (see photo below, - the headstone is on the left).
In the Commonwealth War Graves record, the father of Albert Craggs is incorrectly shown as Edward L Craggs.

The graves of Private Albert Craggs and his parents in the Churchyard of St. John's, Mickley
Photo by Edward Nicholl.

The Church of St. John the Evangelist, Mickley
(Photo : Edward Nicholl)

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