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John Scollen

Private

Service No. 27/663

Age Unknown

Died on 1 July 1916

Northumberland Fusiliers

THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Somme, France

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rebecca glendinning

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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Sarah Parker

Thank you for your courage and bravery, and the great love you had for your family. We will never forget....

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Ian Wilson

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Judith Pierpoint

We heard your last letter read out. Rest in peace duty done.

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Remembered via Poppy Shop Somme Poppy Pin Supporter

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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Gone but never forgotten

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This brave man is my great grandfather. 

Sarah Parker

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Private John Scollen, died on the first day of the battle of the Somme. In this letter to his family he tells them he is about to charge aga...

Ian Wilson

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