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H J Shanks

Private

Service No. 265855

Age 21

Died on 17 August 1917

Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry

BRANDHOEK NEW MILITARY CEMETERY NO.3

West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Son of John and Annie Shanks, of Windsor.

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Mike McKeon

I cannot grieve. I didn't know you but you consume my thoughts and all that I do.

poppy puss

We must never forget the sacrifice made by this man for our freedom.

An Infantryman 4.45am 16th August 1917 Steenbeek River, St Julien, Belgium “Move! Look Forward” He loosens the strap, His head is numb...

Mike McKeon