Today we learn of the sad death of Pte. George Porter of Langtoft who died today serving his country with the 7th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Nottsv and Derbys), wounded at the front and today died of wounds in Etaples.
He will be missed by all in the village, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Today we learn of the sad death of Battery Sergeant William Edward Gay of Langtoft who died today serving his country with the 6th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. William had been in the Army for quite a number of years. Our condolences to his wife Lilly, his parents and his brother Henry who is also in the Army.
He will be missed by all in the village, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Today we learn of the sad deaths of two of our young men of Bourne James Burt and Edward James Backlog both serving with the 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment in the Ypres sector of our lines in Belgium. Our condolences to their families.
They will be missed by all, their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Today we learn of the sad death of Amos Stubley of Baston who died today after being discharged only 4 days ago from serving his country with the 3rd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment. Our sympathies are with his Grandparents James and Betsy Stubley.
He will be missed by all in the village, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Today we learn of the sad death of Ellis Parker of Bourne who died today serving his country with the 1st battalion Lincolnshire Regiment in Belgium. Ellis, born in Grimsby, was resident in Thurlby before enlisting.
He will be missed by all his friends and family, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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