by James | Sep 25, 2016 | Remembrance
Today, 25th September, we remember George Hill who was killed in action 100 years ago today in 1916.
Rippingale born George and his brother Arthur, both signed up to fight for King and Country, unfortunately, along with their brother in law, Charlie Sharpe, none were to make it home at the end of the war.
George, a Wagoner working in Rippingale, signed up in Bourne on the 30th September 1914, first serving with the 10th battalion and then later with the 1st battalion Lincolnshire regiment. George was killed during the on going actions for the Battle of the Somme on the 25th September 1916.
George Hill is buried in Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs, France and also commemorated on the Rippingale Memorial.
A short history of George’s military career can be found on the Rippingale pages on the Jamie and Sue website.
Photo courtesy of Jim Latham
by James | Aug 5, 2016 | Remembrance
Today we will be remembering one our local soldiers that paid the ultimate price in the name of King, Country and Freedom.
100 years ago today, the 5th August 1916, John Robert Porter was killed in action during the battle of the somme whilst serving with the 10th battalion Lincolnshire regiment.
In Memory of Private John Robert Porter, 1406, 10th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment who died on 5 August 1916 Age 20.
Son of Mr R Porter of Dunsby, Bourne, Lincs
Remembered with Honour Thiepval Memorial and Dunsby Memorial
We will remember them.
by James | Apr 15, 1918 | Daily News
Today we learn of the sad death of Charles Walpole of Edenham who died today serving his country with the 10th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment in Belgium.
He will be missed by all, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Today we learn of the sad death of Arthur Wing of Billingborough who died today serving his country with the 2/5th Lincolnshire Battalion in Belgium.
He will be missed by all in the village, his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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