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Rank : Private

Army Number : 58321

Unit : 1st Bn

Biography :

Enlisted at Nottingham. Home address given as Newstead, Nottinghamshire. Served with the 1st Bn during World War One. Died of wounds in France and Flanders campaign 21.10.1918, aged 20. He is buried at Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France.

Pte. Harry Wild, 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, died of wounds on 21st October 1918. He is buried in Mont Huon Military Cemetery, Le Treport, France.

“Harry Wild, who was only 20 years old, left the farm for military duties at the end of last May. He went to France on September 17 after a vigorous training at Somercotes. He was attached to the 1st Leicesters, and going directly into the line, he went into the advance on the Cambrai sector. He was not destined, however, for a prolonged stay amid the horrors of war. He received a scalp wound, and was in hospital at Le Treport by the first week in October, and died there on October 21.

“The father had the satisfaction of seeing his son before he passed away, and attended his funeral the following day, the military authorities having requested one of his parents to visit him. Mr. Wild made the journey to France, and speaks highly of the way our brave heroes are cared for, the indefatigable nurses, and the splendid hospital equipment.

“Mr. and Mrs. Wild's eldest son, Wilfred, has been in France nearly 18 months. He was slightly wounded some time ago, but not sufficient to bring him to Blighty. He was given ten days' leave to visit his brother at Le Treport, but did not arrive until his brother had passed away.” [1]

“WILD. – In loving memory of Pte. Harry Wild, who died of wounds October 21st, 1918. Interred Le Treport, France. Not gone from memory, not gone from love. But gone to our Father's home above. – From sorrowing father, mother, brothers, and sisters, Newstead.” [2]

He was the 20 year-old son of Edward Herrick Wild and Betsy Wild, of Quarry Banks Farm, Newstead.

[1] 'Beeston Gazette and Echo,' 9th November 1918.
[2] 'Nottingham Evening Post, 21st October 1919.

Date of Birth : c1898

Place of Birth : Kinoulton, Nottinghamshire

Date of Death : 21.10.1918

Place of Death : France

Civil Occupation : Farm Labourer

Period of Service : 1910s

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : France and Flanders