My great uncle who died on 29th December 1915, aged 18. He enlisted in September 1914 around his 17th birthday. Arrived in France on 11th Se...
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J Perks
Corporal
Service No. 17755
Age 18
Died on 29 December 1915
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
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Nord, France
Son of Thomas and Ellen Jane Perks, of 3, Kenyon St., South Elmsall, Pontefract, Yorks.
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Thank you for your bravery and for giving the ultimate sacrifice to keep your country safe at such a young age. God bless.
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I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.
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On behalf of all the Perks Family, remembering my Great Great Uncle John. A Yorkshire lad who served his King & Country.
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My Great Great Uncle. Corpral John Perks who fell here.
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A Corporal of only 18 years old, he was killed by German small arms fire at Loos, in the only action recorded in that sector, that day. He w...
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