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Maurice James Dease

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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Kate Turner

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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Paul McCullough

Love the commeration and big respect to the website

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Jonathan Skinner

We will remember them

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Alfred john Campbell

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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gareth trench

Thank you for your sacrifice. Always a hero. Never forgotten. R.I.P

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Sarah Birch

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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alan taylor

100years ago today your life was taken but your not forgotten r i p. stand down soldier

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Conor David

You gave your today, for our tomorrow and you deserve the accolade that was bestowed upon you

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tore-morten andreassen figenschow

Thank you to all who lost their lives to save our countries. You will always be remembered.

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Josee Allen

Rest in peace dear young man. God bless and care for your parents too. Jesu mercy, Mary pray.

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Simon Bradley

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Steve Mille

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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Karen Howard

Thank you for your heroism and bravery! For the relative peace we enjoy today. RIP

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Scott Chapman

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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Ross sanderson-cox

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Ross sanderson-cox

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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poppy puss

Never let the memory fade of this mans bravery and sacrifice.

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John Tully

I visited Nimy Bridge, the site of your final heroism. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

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John Adcock

Your heroism will be an inspiration forever. Rest in peace.

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Legion Supporter

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Legion Supporter

May you live in our hearts forever.

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Katy Main

One of the early men to die protecting his country in an act of outstanding bravery.

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Julie Sharman

The epitome of selflessness and bravery.

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Julie Sharman

For a brave and selfless man, who died defending his Country.

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Julie Sharman

For a brave and selfless man, who died defending his Country.

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Julie Sharman

For a brave and selfless man, who died defending his Country.

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haydn Tobin

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...

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