25th May 1915

Tuesday 25th May 1915

Morton

Today we learn of the sad death of George Plowright of Morton who died today serving his country with the 5th battalion, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He will be missed by all in the village, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.

13th May 1915

Thursday 13th May 1915

Bourne

Today we learn of the sad death of Ernest Codling of Bourne who died today serving his country with the 1st 4th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment. Ernest had joined the territorial force early in 1913 and was called up when war was declared. Our sympathies have been sent to Mr and Mrs John Codling of 3 Woodview Bourne for the sad loss of their son.

Today we also had news of the sad death of Abel seamen Cecil Armstrong Hornsey of Bourne. Cecil was serving with the Royal Navy on  board H.M.S. Brisk when he was accidentally knocked overboard by the recoil of No 4 gun.

They will be missed by all, their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

9th May 1915

Sunday 9th May 1915

Thurlby

Today we learn of the sad death of Harry Briggs of Thurlby who died today serving his country with the 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, formerly of the Essex Regiment serving in the South African War and India.

He will be missed by all in the village, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Baston

Today we learn of the sad death of Corporal Archer Cooke of Baston who died today serving his country with the 2nd battalion Lincolnshire Regiment. Our sympathy goes to his father Alfred and his family and Friends in the village.

Bourne

Today we learn of the sad death of Arthur Edwin Clark of Bourne who died today serving his country with the 2nd Battalion East Surrey Regiment in Belgium.

His sacrifice will not be forgotten.