6. Alexander Gifford³ Ludford-Astley (Rev Benjamin Buckler Gifford², Francis B.¹ Astley) was born in Cadeby, Leicestershire c1882. Alexander died 5/03/1917 in Mesopotamia, at 34 years of age.

He was listed as a resident in the census report in Cadeby, Leicestershire, 1891. ASTLEY, ALEXANDER GIFFORD LUDFORD Initials: A G L Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Captain Regiment/Service: 14th (King's) Hussars Date of Death: 05/03/1917 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 2. Memorial: BASRA MEMORIAL

Alexander Gifford Ludford-Astley had the following child:

7 i. Benjamin Alexander⁴ Ludford-Astley was born 1915. Benjamin died 21/06/1937 in Cires-les-Mello, France, at 21 years of age. Found in The Times, June 23, 1937

Ludford-Astley - On June 21, 1937, at Cires-les-Mello, France, as a result of a flying accident. Benjamin Alexander Ludford-Astley, 2nd Lieut., Scots Guards, dearly loved son of the late Capt. A. G. L. Astley and Mrs Bridges, of 12 Sloane Court, S.W., aged 22 years.

Found in The Times, June 24, 1937

Ludford-Astley - A memorial service will be held for Benjamin Alexander Ludford-Astley at the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, at 12.15 p.m. to-morrow (Friday). The funeral service to he held later will be private. Flowers may be sent to Messrs. Kenyon, Ltd. 12, Church Street, Kensington, W.8.

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