Thank you to Wendy Shuttleworth for the following research.
Albert Moise Behar was born on the 15th January 1890 in Lewisham, the son of Nissim and Mary Jane. He also had an older brother and sister. The family were living at 38 Cornerford Road, Lewisham. Nissim was listed as working as a Merchant. Albert attended Lyndhurst Grove School Southwark.
By 1901, the family had moved to Camberwell, and were living at 143 East Dulwich Grove. Nissim was still working as a merchant dealing in oriental carpets.
In 1911 Albert was still living with his family in 143 East Dulwich Grove, and was working as an assistant in a wholesale drapers shop. He married Catherine Elizabeth Bennett in July 1913.
Albert joined the 309th Siege Battery, Honourable Artillery Company, as a Gunner where his Army number was 625651. He died of the effects of gas on 12th October 1917 and was buried in the Etaples Military Cemetery France XXX.C.8.
At the time of Albert’s death, his parents were living at Ashcombe, London Road, Dorking.
| Born | Lewisham, London | |
| Lived | London | |
| Son of | Nissim and Mary Jane Behar | |
| Husband of | Catherine Elizabeth Bennett | |
| Regiment | 309th Siege Battery. Honourable Artillery Company | |
| Number | 625651 | |
| Date of Death | 12th October 1917 | |
| Place of Death | France | |
| Cause of Death | Died of gas poisoning | |
| Age | 27 | |
| Memorial | Etaples Military Cemetery, France |
