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- Albert Henry Greenway was born on 27 October 1913 in Gosport the son of George Greenway a house painter and Lizze Richardson. He had five siblings, namely: George Arthur, Frederick James, William Edward, Frank Reginald, and Dorothy Mary.
Albert served with 13 Field Survey Company, Royal Engineers who landed in Cherbourg on 20 September 1939. the company consisting of 6 officers and approximately 110 men landed at Cherbourg. Early on 30th May 1940 orders were received to withdraw to the beach; by 0400 hours the company arrived at La Panne and were ordered to wait in the reception camp until boats became available. The company had an uneventful wait on the beach until embarking on HMS Basilisk at 0400 hours on 31st May. Docking in Dover at about 0930 hours personnel were soon on their way by train to reception centres throughout the south of England. Casualties sustained during the withdrawal were 1 died of wounds and 8 wounded. [Source: A short history of 13 Field Survey Squadron, Royal Engineers www.militarysurvey.org.uk]
From Brougham Street, Gosport, was part of the British Expeditionary Force, he was wounded in the retreat from Dunkirk. He was the youngest son of Mrs Greenway, of 34 Brougham Street, Gosport. Being badly wounded he was rushed from the continent to Shoreham, the nearest port which could take casualties. He was taken to the 193 Upper Shoreham Road, which had been turned into an Emergency Hospital, where sadly he died of his wounds on the 2nd June 1940.
Albert Greenway was educated at Peel Road School, Gosport, on leaving he was articled to Mr. Norman Atkins, an architect and surveyor, of West Street, Fareham. He continued his studies at Portsmouth Municipal College, and when only 20, was successful with designs for houses and shops, which were erected in the Brockhurst area. He joined the Royal Engineers as a surveyor, and was wounded while carrying out his work with the Corps. Sapper Greenway, was a keen sportsman, and was also an accomplished violinist, and was formerly a member of the Rowner Garrison Church. He also enjoyed scouting with the 4th Gosport Troop.
After his death he was returned to Gosport, and was buried on Wednesday 5th June 1940, the coffin being borne by Royal Engineers, the chief mourners were: Mrs Greenway (mother, Messr's F.R. and W. Greenway (brothers), Mrs Keen (sister) and MR. N. Atkins. [Source: www.findagrave.com]
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1913 - 1940 (26 years)
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