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241874 Pte. Robert Smith British Army 9th Btn. Norfolk Regiment from:Mattishall, Norfolk (d.21st May 1918) My dear grandad Robert Smith, may he rest in peace, was killed in what was known as the big push on the 21st of May 1918. My grandma, now deceased, was understandably very reluctant to tell me anything about the war but did say that on my grandad's last leave he told her that he didn't think he would be coming home. Of course, she told him not to say such things but this turned out to be true. Further info from some surviving colleagues suggests that the story was that my grandad and others went to advance over the top and under heavy artillery fire, they dived for cover in a shell crater but a shell from big bertha gun followed them in. So sad, but we shall remember him and all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice with love and gratitude. May they all rest in heavens peace. 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.**