WW1 KILLED IN ACTION - FRANCE 1917
With the passing of war veteran Harry Patch , 0n July 25 2009, went the last living breath of WW1.
Alan Campion also blew out his last breath having done his bit for his country - Unfortunately he never lived long enough to become a war veteran.
He was killed in action on the battlefields of France on May 9 1917, aged 18.
He was killed in action on the battlefields of France on May 9 1917, aged 18.
After having successfully served with the Donkey transport section of the South African Service Corps in German South-West Africa, he embarked with the 1st South African Brigade (4th Regiment S.A.I.) for the shores of France in December, 1915. He never returned home, now lies buried in Bay 10, Arras Memorial in France.
ALAN HAINS CAMPION
The dreaded rubber stamp
"KILLED IN ACTION"
on his medal index card
His next of kin received this
large 12cm heavy bronze
"DEATH PENNY"
with the accompanying letter
on Buckingham Palace letterhead
with printed signature of King George V.
"HE DIED FOR FREEDOM
"HE DIED FOR FREEDOM
AND HONOUR"
"I JOIN WITH MY GRATEFUL PEOPLE
IN SENDING YOU THIS MEMORIAL
OF A BRAVE LIFE GIVEN FOR OTHERS
IN THE GREAT WAR."
Thanks for sharing Schalk. I have visited Arras, as well as my great uncle's grave in the Longuenesse Souvenir Cemetery in St. Omer. Still looking for a photo of William Albert Pautz and his WW1 medals. Note to self: need to visit Belgium & France again.
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