In memory of our Great Grandfather:
Mark William Mills
Private 59774 Mark William Mills of the 15th Notts & Derby Sherwood Foresters was killed on 19th August 1917 during an assault on The Knoll, near to Tombois Farm, Lempire, France. He was 26 years old.
Mark William Mills
Private 59774 Mark William Mills of the 15th Notts & Derby Sherwood Foresters was killed on 19th August 1917 during an assault on The Knoll, near to Tombois Farm, Lempire, France. He was 26 years old.
He has no known grave, but is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial near to Albert, France.
He was survived by his wife, Eliza (our Great Grandmother, who we called 'Nanny') & his 14 month old daughter, Margaret (our Grandmother, who we called 'Mamma'). Then living at New Villas, Main St, East Leake.
He was survived by his wife, Eliza (our Great Grandmother, who we called 'Nanny') & his 14 month old daughter, Margaret (our Grandmother, who we called 'Mamma'). Then living at New Villas, Main St, East Leake.
Andy & Adam Pike.
Good effort you two, he'd have been very proud of the pair of you I'm sure. Hope it stopped raining, although visiting there on a rainy day seems right. Enjoy the wine! Mel.
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