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John Breedon

Private

Service No. 203361

Age 28

Died on 28 April 1917

Lincolnshire Regiment

ARRAS MEMORIAL

Pas de Calais, France

Son of William and Mary Ann Breedon, of Plough Lane, Lowdham; husband of Mary Ann Breedon, of Lambley Rd., Lowdham, Nottingham.

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Alison Glazebrook

For our tomorrow you gave your today. Thank you for our freedom.

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David Kirk

In memory of my Great Uncle John (Jack) Breedon. We never knew you, however your sacrifice is honoured and remembered by my family.

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Henry Harrison

John, O valiant heart, who to your glory came….your memory hallowed in the land you loved.

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Alison Glazebrook

John lived at Reek's Yard, Plough Lane, Lowdham, Notts during his early years.

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David Kirk

In memory of my Great Uncle John (Jack) Breedon. We never knew you however your sacrifice is honoured and remembered by my family.

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John was born in Lowdham, Notts on 10.05.1889 - the son of William Breedon & Mary Ann Lawson. He married Mary Ann Marson in Notts in 19...

Alison Glazebrook

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My wife and I visited the WW1 battlefields a couple of years ago and made an emotional trip to the Arras memorial where Great Uncle Jack's s...

David Kirk

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John, I do not know the circumstances of your death, nor why your remains were not recovered from the field of battle, but, as a former Lin...

Henry Harrison

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