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Rank : Private

Army Number : 4954

Unit : 2/5th Bn

Biography :

Served with the 2/5th Bn during World War One. Died 18.11.1916. He is buried at Fermoy Military Cemetery, County Cork, Republic of Ireland.

According to records, he was in Ireland just after the Easter Rising and drowned whilst collecting stores - see below regimental pages on the incident. See also Corporal Bertie Smith.

CWGC:

Rank: Private
Service No: 4954
Date of Death: 18/11/1916
Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment 2nd/5th Bn.
Grave Reference: Screen Wall.
Cemetery:FERMOY MILITARY CEMETERY

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Letter from Maj Gen Cmndg 59 Division, Headquarters, Curragh Camp - 25th November 1916:

To: Mr H S Daniels JP - Fermoy

Sir, I have read with much satisfaction a report on your courageous action on the evening of 17th November 1916 at Fermoy, when you endeavoured to assist Corpl. Smith and Pte Jewell of the 2/5th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment who were in great danger on account of very heavy floods washing past the bridge over the River Blackwater with a Government Horse and Cart.

It is a matter of regret that the lives of two soldiers were not saved, but this does not distract in any way from your action, and I desire on behalf of the military authorities, to thank you very cordially for your courageous attempt to help them in their difficulties at the risk of your own life.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant

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Date of Birth : 1.11.1895

Place of Birth : Appleby Magna, Leicestershire

Date of Death : 18.11.1916

Place of Death : Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland

Civil Occupation : Farm Labourer

Period of Service : 1910s

Conflicts : WW1