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Private
Service No. 19880
Age 39
Died on 3 July 1916
South Lancashire Regiment
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Somme, France
Son of the late James Melia; husband of Frances Melia, of 6, Juddfield St., West End, Haydock, st Helens, Lancs.
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My grandad Michael Melia returned from Ypres. When I visited Thiepval I saw John Melia's name listed, and wish to commend his bravery.
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We will remember them.
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The memorial at Thiepval moved me very much. Too many people fail to recognise what the brave men and women fought for.
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Because this was their resting place
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