Article published 26th November 1917 IN THE Nottingham Evening Post :-
“WEST BRIDGFORD N.C.O. DIES FROM SHELL-SHOCK.
“News has been received by his parents, who reside on Ella-road, West Bridgford, of the death in France of their second son, Sergeant H. Malbon. Twenty-eight years of age, he enlisted soon after the outbreak of hostilities in the Sherwoods, and saw much active service in France and Flanders. According to a letter received from the front, Sergeant Malbon fell a victim to shell-shock. He leaves a widow and a four year-old daughter.
“Mr. and Mrs. Malbon's eldest son, Bom. F. Malbon, has been badly gassed on the western front a few months ago, and is now back in England as a convalescent.”
Obituaries published in the Nottingham Evening Post dated 18th November 1918:-
“MALBON. – In loving memory of my dear husband, Sergt. Harold Malbon, Robin Hoods, killed in action November 18th, 1917. He lived a noble life, and nobly died. Cherished memories of a loved one. – Loving wife Ada and baby Phyllis.
“MALBON. – In loving memory of our dear brother, Sergt. H. Malbon, killed in action November 18th, 1918 [sic]. – Sadly missed by Lily and Will.
“MALBON. – In loving memory of Sergt. Harold Malbon, Robin Hoods, killed in action November 18th, 1917. Too dearly loved to be forgotten. – Mother-in-law, Annie, George (in Italy).
“MALBON. – In loving memory of brother Sergt. Harold Malbon, killed November 18th, 1917. Some day we'll understand. – Florrie and John.
“MALBON. – In proud and loving memory of Sergt. Harold Malbon, killed by a shell, France, November 18th, 1917. Ever in our thoughts. – From father, mother, brothers, and sisters.”
Above article and obituaries are courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucknall 1914-1918