Llewellyn Iball

3 Ship Yard, Buckley

County Herald, October 26, 1917

Sergeant's Death at the Front - Mrs. Iball, of Buckley, has received the sad news that her husband, Sergeant Llewellyn Iball has been killed at the Front, by a piece of shell. The officer commanding the company writes stating that "Our lads carried him to a cemetery in the rear of the line, where he was buried by the battalion padre.

You will no doubt, be informed of the exact position of his grave by the Registration of Graves Committee, who will also send you a photograph later, if you write to the officer in charge. Our battalion pioneers have made a nice white wooden cross with name, date, regiment, etc. on it and it will be placed at the head of your husband's grave, which you may rest assured will be well cared for." 

Sergeant Iball was 26 years of age, and leaves a widow and two children. He was a fine young man and well thought of in the neighbourhood. He had 22 months of active service and had been home on leave once only. He went through many battles. Previous to enlisting he was employed with Messrs. Davison & Co., Ltd., Buckley.