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Pte. Reginald Binns

British Army 2nd Btn. Runner Royal Scots Fusiliers

from:Leeds

(d.30th July 1916)

Reginald Binns, born in Leeds, was my Great Grandmother's brother. He joined up in March 1916, along with his brothers, Clifford and Sydney. Clifford and Reginald both joined with Kings Own Scottish Borderers before being transferred to the Royal Scots Fusiliers. Before his posting in June, Reginald married his fiancée, Edith Argyle. He was then sent to France with the 2nd Battalion. He was assigned the job of a runner, meaning he had to run between trenches to carry messages, often with German fire waiting for him.

As far as I know, the Royal Scots were involved in the Battle at Guillemont, France. An offensive was launched on 30th July, 1916. A group of Royal Scots Fusiliers were caught by German troops and killed. I believe Reginald was killed either here, or in a nearby battlefield as he went missing, presumed dead on this day. He was 23 years old. His body was never found, and his name is commemorated at Thiepval Memorial to the missing of the Somme. However, recent research has led me to believe that his body is buried in an unmarked grave in Guiellmont Road Cemetery.

His wife, Edith remained a widow for over 7 years, before marrying Thomas Sandells. They together had a child who they named Reginald. In addition to this, Clifford also had a son who he named after his brother Reginald. However, this Reginald was killed at the Battle of Monte Cassino, 1944.

It was only after visiting Theipval last year that I began my research into Reginald, with only a photo and family memories. I would greatly appreciate any help into Guillemont or the 2nd Battallion, Royal Scots Fusiliers.



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