Description
Physical description
disc
Circular identity disc, red, made from composite materials, impressed with name and number "17232. A.TATTERSALL. 20 MAN." around the edge of one side and "U.M." is impressed in centre on the same side, a hole is machined close to the edge of the disc and a length of string tied through.
Physical description
string
Label
Albert Tattersall
"The trenches are in a rotten condition with water and mud, but I am not grumbling because war is hard at any time"
Albert Tattersall writing to his parents, December 1915
On 1 July 1916, Albert Tattersall was one of many men from the North West to line up for the attack on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
Albert was one of seven children of a family from Moston, Manchester. He and two of his brothers joined the 20th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, known as the 5th City Pals. They arrived in France in December 1915.
On the first day of the Somme, Albert was wounded in the attack near Mametz. Two days later he died of his wounds, aged 23. His belongings were returned to his family, who kept them lovingly as a symbol of their son's service.
Label
Albert's identity disc and New Testament
History note
Albert Tattersall died (aged 23) on 3 July 1916 of wounds received on 1st July 1916 serving with 'A' Company of the 20th Battalion, The Manchester Regiment (5th City Pals). In addition to his letters (with Docs Dept) and his service medals, we have his personal effects sent home after his death at the Casualty Clearing Station -pipe, tobacco pouch, wallet, pocket knife, scissors, tin of cigarettes and tin mirror
He is buried at Daours Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot II, Row B, Grave 7)
Albert Tattersall was the son of James Edmund Tattersall, J.P, and Mary Elizabeth Tattersall, of 'Belvedere', Oak Bank Avenue, Moston, Manchester.
Impressed
17232. A.TATTERSALL. 20 MAN.
Inscription
U.M.