During the battle of Mons, less than 3 weeks of Britain joining the War, you and one other ( Private Godley, who survived) volunteered to de...
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Lieutenant
Service No. Unknown
Age 24
Died on 23 August 1914
Royal Fusiliers
ST. SYMPHORIEN MILITARY CEMETERY
Hainaut, Belgium
Son of Edmund F. and Katherine M. Dease, of Levington, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. One of the first British officer battle casualties of the war and the first posthumous recipient of the VC of the war.
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I heard of your bravery, what you did to protect the men you were with. You died for them, for us. 100 years on we remember your sacrifice
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Love the commeration and big respect to the website
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We will remember them
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Alfred John Campbell. Born, Northern Ireland. Died 16th May 1915. His name is listed, on the WW1 Memorial, Le Touret. France
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Thank you for your sacrifice. Always a hero. Never forgotten. R.I.P
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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100years ago today your life was taken but your not forgotten r i p. stand down soldier
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You gave your today, for our tomorrow and you deserve the accolade that was bestowed upon you
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Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.
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Rest in peace dear young man. God bless and care for your parents too. Jesu mercy, Mary pray.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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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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Thank you for your heroism and bravery! For the relative peace we enjoy today. RIP
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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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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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Never let the memory fade of this mans bravery and sacrifice.
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I visited Nimy Bridge, the site of your final heroism. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
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Your heroism will be an inspiration forever. Rest in peace.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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May you live in our hearts forever.
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One of the early men to die protecting his country in an act of outstanding bravery.
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The epitome of selflessness and bravery.
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For a brave and selfless man, who died defending his Country.
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For a brave and selfless man, who died defending his Country.
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For a brave and selfless man, who died defending his Country.
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to thank him with plesher and remembrance
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During the battle of Mons, less than 3 weeks of Britain joining the War, you and one other ( Private Godley, who survived) volunteered to de...
Kate Turner
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