St Sever Extn (KSLI) WEBB F

St Sever Extn (KSLI) WEBB F

Rouen, St Sever Extn (KSLI) WEBB F
6th Btn KSLI, Pte 19016 was KinA 25th Oct 1916. during September and the early part of October the 6th Btn took part in the severe fighting at 'The Battle of Menin Road Ridge' which resulted in many awards for bravery by the officers and men, there were sixteen Military Medals awarded to NCOs and Privates alone. The battalion were taken out of the line to rest and give them opportunity to receive reinforcements to bring the battalion back up to strength. It is probable therefore that FW was injured during the battled and succumbed to his injuries on the 25th. He is buried in grave O.Vi.F.10 in St Sever Cemetery Extn, Rouen in France.