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Amlett, V., Adj., 1914
Victor Amlett was a Frenchman who lived in Morpeth. He died in 1914 and was posthumously awarded the Medaille Militaire.

Morpeth Herald 05/05/1916 carries an obituary:

ADJUTANT AMLETT KILLED IN ACTION

The first intimation that Mrs Amlett received of her husband’s death, who before leaving this country at the outbreak of the war to join the French Army, carried on business in Bell’s Yard, Morpeth, was through the police authorities.

The French Consul at Newcastle sent the following letter to the Chief Constable:-

“I am requested by the military authorities in France to acquaint Mrs Amlett, residing at 9 Hood Street, Morpeth, that the death of her husband, Victor Arsene Julian Joan Amlett, of the 110 regiment of the line, was killed in action at Berry-au-Bac, on the 1st December, 1914. Not knowing anyone in Morpeth, and unwilling to give bad news direct by letter to Mrs Amlett, I am wondering whether it can in any way be broken gently, either through one of your detectives, or through a friend of hers”.

Mrs. Amlett received a further communication direct from the French Consul at Newcastle:- “I, the undersigned, French Consul for the Northern Counties of England, hereby certify that Victor Arsene Amlett of the 110 regiment of the infantry, French army, was killed in action at Berry-au-Bac, France, on 1st December, 1914.

“The official notification bears the mention: “Died for his country.” In faith thereof, the present declaration has been given to his widow to serve and avail where needful”.
(Signed) J. de Rebebre,
Le Consul de France,
Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1st May, 1916.

He is remembered in Morpeth on M17.01 and M17.09 His story is told on M17.05

There is no CWGC entry for Adj. Amlett.

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