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WEST, WILFRED SCRIMSHAW, L/Corpl., No. 10886, 1st Battn. Coldstream Guards, yr. s. of Edward Scrimshaw West, of Yarwell, Peterborough, Entire Horse Proprietor, by his wife, Elizabeth Anne, dau. of Robert Spiers, of Eye, Peterborough ; b. Wood Newton, co. Northants, 23 Nov. 1894 ; educ. Yarwell ; volunteered on the outbreak of war, and enlisted, 8 Aug. 1914 ; went to France, Oct. 1914 ; was promoted L/Corpl. in Sept., and was killed in action at Givenchy, 22 Dec. 1914, when the Coldstreams suffered heavily from concealed German machine-guns. He was a keen all-round sportsman, was a member of the choir at the Parish Church, and the Chaplain wrote saying what a help he had been to him in organising the open-air services. Source : De Ruvigny's Roll Of Honour Vol 1 When downloading items it is important you choose the Return to WW1Photos.com option after payment then you will be taken to the item to save to your computer. If you have any problems with the download just send me an email at orders@ww1photos.com Download Photo |