Albert Edward Nuttycombe

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
11388
Unit at enlistment: 
4th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Wounded: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Mount Hope Cemetery, Soldiers' Plot, Brantford, Ontario
Commemorated at: 
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ancient Order of Foresters
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Devonshire
Birth city: 
Devon
Address at enlistment: 
4 Ontario Street, Brantford, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
26 Ashford Road, Plymouth, Devonshire, England
Trade or calling: 
Carpenter
Employer: 
Bennett and Bowden Contractors
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
25

Letters and documents

BX May 5, 1915

A list of Canadian casualties published at Ottawa early this morning contains the name of Private Albert Edward Nuttycombe, whose next of kin is given as residing at Netley, England. He was reported as wounded in the recent fighting at Ypres, and a member of the 4th Battalion with which most of the first contingent of Dufferin Rifles are connected. On enquiry here it was learned that Pte. Nuttycombe resided at the time of his enlistment at 4 Ontario Street, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowden. His parents live in Nutley, Plymouth, England, Private Nuttycombe having come to Canada four years ago and having resided in Brantford since that time. He is a single man, and was employed prior to his going on active service with Bennett and Bowden, the well known local contractors. By trade he was a carpenter. Private Alfred Edward Nuttycombe will probably be best known through his active association with the Tutela football team, he being identified with the organization in various capacities since his advent to Brantford. He served for three years with the Dufferin Rifles.

Private Nuttycombe, who is of a quiet and unassuming disposition, nevertheless comes of fighting stock. Though details are at present lacking, it is understood that he has several brothers on active service at the present time. One brother is in the Royal navy, while others are with him fighting for their country in France.

BX February 19, 1917

Invalided Soldiers

In all probability the following men will leave Toronto for Brantford on Tuesday by the 6 o'clock Grant Trunk Train: Lance Corporal Robert Anthony, 261 Brock Street, Pte. Albert Nuttycombe, 61 Ontario Street. 

BX February 24, 1917

Returned Men

Two more of Brantford’s sons who early answered the call to duty returned to the city last evening on the 6.50 G.T.R. train from Toronto. They were Lance Corporal Robert Anthony of 261 Brock Street, and Private Albert Nuttycombe of 4 Ontario Street. Mr. J.H. Spence, vice-chairman of the Soldiers’ Aid Commission, and the secretary, Mr. George MacDonald, met them at the station, and after bidding them a hearty welcome back to the city, saw them safely conveyed to their respective homes.

BX December 15, 1948

Albert Edward Nuttycombe

Albert Edward Nuttycombe, husband of Ivy Baker, 346 St. Paul Avenue, died this morning in the Brantford General Hospital in his 62nd year. Mr. Nuttycombe was born in England, and had been a resident of Brantford for the past 30 years. He served in the First World War with the Fourth Battalion.  He was a carpenter by trade, and was a member of the Carpenters Union and the Brantford Branch of the Canadian Legion. Surviving, besides his widow, are a son, Thomas Nuttycombe; two daughters, Mrs. Glen Potter and Mrs. D. Kirby, both of Brantford.  Two sisters and a brother reside in England.  Mr. Nuttycombe is resting at Thorpe Brothers’ Funeral Home where the service will be conducted on Thursday afternoon.  Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

BX December 15, 1948

Albert Nuttycombe

The Funeral of Albert Edward Nuttycombe, husband of Ivy Baker, 346 St. Paul Avenue, was conducted from Thorpe Brothers’ Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon. Rev. A.A. Maloney, St. James’ Anglican Church, was in charge of the services at the funeral home and in Mount Hope Cemetery.  Representatives of the Carpenters’ Union were present.  The pallbearers, members of the “Mad” Fourth Battalion, were R. Cross, W. Hall, B. Davies, P. Whelan, C. Taylor and H. Westlake.  Flower-bearers were members of Branch of the Canadian Legion were S. Sims, D. Monkman, H. Kneller, J. Lune, G. Rickwood, R. Williamson.  Bugler D. McGregor sounded the Last Post at the cemetery.