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241754 Cpl. Louis Henry Summerfield British Army 2/6th Btn. Royal Warwickshire Regiment from:Aston, Birmingham (d.2nd September 1917) Louis Summerfield was born in the slums in Aston, Birmingham. He was one of four children. His father died in 1912, leaving his older brother, Albert to become head of the household. Louis joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment Territorials aged 18, whilst working at Dunlop Rubber Co. By 1917 the 2/6th Battalion were posted in Belgium preparing for the front line. Louis died at Pachaendale on 2nd September 1917 aged 21. Listed as killed in action. His name is engraved on the wall at Tyne Cot Cemetery. He is remembered on the De Revigneys Roll of Honour. There are no known remaining photographs of Louis or of any family momentos as the family home took a direct hit from a stray bomb during WW2. Louis Henry Summerfield was my great great uncle. I am posting his story in memory of the 100th anniversary of his death. Poppies will always grow in Flanders fields. We will remember them. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**