John Francis Raikes
Second Lieutenant
Service No. Unknown
Age 20
Died on 10 October 1916
Essex Regiment
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Somme, France
Son of the Rev. T. D. Raikes and Elizabeth Raikes, of Whichford Rectory, Shipston-on-Stour, Worcs. Exhibitioner of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
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In memory of a young man talented in mathematics and athletics, and known for his humour.
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We will remember them.
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I have placed the poppy here because I am studying the WWI war memorial and theologically reflecting on it for my degree. We must remember!
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