“DIED OF WOUNDS.”
Whilst leading his company during operations on 15th September, 1916 and having reached the enemy’s front line he was wounded in the stomach by shrapnel. He was given immediate attention and taken to No. 30 Casualty Clearing Station where he died the next day.
“Died of Wounds” Whilst leading his Company during operations on 15 September, 1916 and after having reached the enemy’s front line he was wounded in the stomach by shrapnel. He was given immediate attention and taken to No. 30 Casualty Clearing Station where he died the next day.
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