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Harold John Colley

Serjeant

Service No. 40684

Age 23

Died on 25 August 1918

Lancashire Fusiliers

MAILLY WOOD CEMETERY, MAILLY-MAILLET

Somme, France

Son of John and Hannah Elizabeth Colley, of 74, Cheshire Rd., Smethwick, Staffs.

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Lisamarie Wright

Harold was awarded the Victoria Cross and the Military Medal. He is buried in the same cemetery as my relation.

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Lisamarie Wright

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Richard West

My great uncle. I visited his grave with my parents and brothers when I was 14

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Thank you for serving our country. We appreciate your efforts and bravery to keep us safe

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Harold John Colley VC MM (26 May 1894 – 25 August 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestig...

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