Today we learn of the sad death of William Arthur Oakden of Bourne who died today serving his country with the 1st Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment near Ypres. Our sympathies go to his widow Eva who lost her husband so soon after their marriage this year.
He will be missed by all, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Today we learn of the sad death of Thomas William Watson of Bourne who died today serving his country with the 1st Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment
He will be missed by all in the town, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Today we learn of the sad death of Arthur Holland of Edenham who died today serving his country with the 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment in Belgium.
We also learn of the sad loss of the Rt Hon Peter R. H. D. Willoughby, 1st Son of the Earl and Countess of Ancaster, killed whilst serving with The Royal Navy on board HMS Monmouth.
They will be missed by all in the village, their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Today we learn of the sad death of Able Seamen Tom Knowles who died today serving his country. Tom, who joined the navy before the war, was drowned when he was washed overboard from HM Torpedo Boat No 7 in the vicinity of North Knock Buoy in the Thames Estuary. Our sympathies go to his Parents William and Jane Knowles of Morton, his brothers Lance-Sergeant Harry Knowles who is serving with the 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment and Gunner Arthur Knowles serving with the Royal Field Artillery both posted with the Expeditionary Force.
He will be missed by all, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Today we learn of the sad death of John Henry Cannell of Dowsby who died today serving his country with the 1st Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Our condolences to Hannah, his wife and their baby girl Norah on their loss.
John worked in the village as chauffeur to Alderman Dean at Dowsby Hall and he will be sadly missed by all in the village, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Today we learn of the sad death of Sergeant Horace Brighton of Bourne who died today serving his country with the 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Our condolences have been sent to his family in Abbey Road.
He will be missed by all in the town, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Today we learn of the sad death of Sergeant Arthur Bates of Morton who died today serving his country with the 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment. Our condolences have been sent to his sister in Bourne where he stayed when on leave.
He will be missed by all in the village, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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