Benjamin Nock, Age 29

Private, 7186, 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry.

K.S.L.I Regiment Cap Badge.

Benjamin had been born in Oakengates and his parents still resided there at the time of the First War.

Benjamin had been a regular soldier and originally joined up in the early 1900’s and had served for 3 years in India and on his return he had married and was living at 23 Dawley Road, Dawley Bank with his wife and one child where he had moved to 5 years before the outbreak of war. He had been recalled to the colours on the outbreak of war being more than likely a reservist having previously served, and had gone to France with the 1st Battalion KSLI on the 10th September 1914 leaving his wife and child behind.

Benjamin was killed; Shot through the head by a sniper on 9th October 1914 whilst the 1st KSLI held trenches 1/2 mile west of Vailly and so became the first Dawley resident to be killed in the War.

His wife received news of his death through a letter from his Captain, who stated that Private Nock had been a good soldier and a man who could be relied upon.

Benjamin’s Brother John also served with the Royal Garrison Artillery and survived the war.

Benjamin’s body lies in the Vailly British cemetery in grave LB. 16

Benjamin Nock

Inscription added to head stone by: Mrs. Tranter, 4, Field Houses, Dawley, Salop.

THEIR GLORY SHALL NOT BE BLOTTED OUT

WWI Medal Rolls Index Card

Commonwealth War Graves
Buried Vailly British cemetery

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Victory Medal	British War Medal	1914 Star Medal