Garforth,+Fred

Probably - Private, Lancashire Fusiliers. Service number 48907. Fred was born in 1900 in Oakworth and was called up for service in 1918. His parents were George ( born Mixenden in 1874 ) and Annie E. Garforth. George was a stone carter for a quarry.The family had moved to Haworth parish when Fred was a baby.
 * Fred Garforth**

Fred married Gladys Goldsborough in 1926 at Keighley and they had at least one child, Annie E. who was born in 1938. Fred is recorded on the plaque in Marsh Methodist Chapel and must have had a connection with Marsh. There are quarries at Higher Marsh.

Brother to Cyril Garforth, who also served in the war.

Victory Medal. Roll: H/1/101. B25. Page: 5172. British War Medal. Roll: H/1/101. B25. Page: 5172.
 * Medal index card information:**