Harry Howells, Age 34

Private, 15415, 7th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry.

K.S.L.I Regiment Cap Badge.

Harry was married and lived with his wife and 5 children at 34 Park Lane, Old Park.

He had enlisted on the 10th November 1914 and prior to that had worked as a miner in the local pits. Harry had served for 6 months in France before being killed in action on the 25th April 1916 at Ypres.

A report of his death appeared in the Journal saying that his wife had received a letter from one of Harry's comrades stating that he had been killed instantly alongside a sergeant by a German shell that had landed in their trench. The soldier went on to say that they had died bravely like true soldiers for their King and Country and had been buried with full Military honours, with Buglers sounding the ‘Last Post’ over their graves.

Harry lies buried in the Dickebusch New Military Cemetery in Grave J.16.

Extra info:
Harry married Elizabeth Hoof on the 31st Mar 1902 at Malinslee, I believe she was Arthur Hoof’s sister.

WWI Medal Rolls Index Card

Commonwealth War Graves
Buried Dickebusch New Cemetery

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Victory Medal	British War Medal	1914-15 Star Medal