Correctly named 530 Sjt A Southby RE
Arthur Edward Southby also held the service number 562050 with the Royal Engineers.
Born in March 1883 to George and Matilda.
We believe he married Annie Ada Doolan in 1910.
In 1911, we find him at Muane Barracks, Royal Engineers in Colchester, Essex.
He was to serve in France for 2 years and 4 months.
The LCC, London County Council record of War Services notes him as being a bricklayers assistant, working for them.
Mentioned in dispatches, London Gazetted 4/7/1919 whilst with the 14th Anti Aircraft Searchlight Section.
In 1921, we find him at 30 Ipswich Road, Colchester and again working as a bricklayers assistant.
Medals are swing mounted on card with original silk ribbons.