5th March 1915
Friday 5th March 1915
Bourne
Today we learn of the sad death of Wilfred Watson of Bourne who died today serving his country with the Rifle Brigade in Belgium.
He will be missed by all, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
23rd February 1915
Tuesday 23rd February 1915
Bourne
Today we learn of the sad death of John J Smith of Bourne who died today serving his country with the 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment
He will be missed by all, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Saturday 30th January 1915
Saturday 30th January 1915
From the Grantham Journal
Aslackby
The war is depleting the village of most of its young men. Three young fellows joined the colours this week, namely, Wm Bates, Chas Pickering and A Key. There are only a few now who have not recognised their duty to the women and children, as well as their King and country.
26th January 1915
Tuesday 26th January 1915
Sempringham
Today we learn of the sad death of Herbert Edward Batterham who died today serving his country with the 4th battalion Lincolnshire Regiment. Our sympathies go out to his parents Edward and Emma Betterham of 10 Dyke near Bourne.
He will be missed by all, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
24th November 1914
Tuesday 24th November 1914
Bourne
Today we learn of the sad death of Lance Corporal Joseph Edward Clarke of Bourne who died today serving his country with the B Company, 2nd Battalion Leicestershire Regiment. Joseph had served with the Leicester’s since 1906 having served in India before the war. Our sympathies go out to his widowed Father in Eastgate Bourne.
His sacrifice will not be forgotten.
14th November 1914
Sunday 14th November 1914
Bourne
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.
5th November 1914
Thursday 5th November 1914
Bourne
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.
1st November 1914
Sunday 1st November 1914
Edenham
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.
10th October 1914
Sunday 10th October 1914
Bourne
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.
14th September 1914
Monday 14th September 1914
Dowsby
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.
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