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Pte. Wilfred Cecil Oakes

British Army 5th Btn. Dorsetshire Regiment

from:Frome, Somerset

(d.1st Oct 1918)

My great uncle Wilfred Oakes died on 1st of October 1918, aged 26. On 2nd of October 1915 he sent a postcard, to his elder brother Charles of some of the troops with whom he was stationed in Canterbury from 3 Troop C Squad. North Somerset Yeomanry.

The postcard reads "Dear Jim, A few lines to let you know I am going on alright. Photo of some of our Troop. Canterbury is a nice town but no lights at night because of Zep raids. A few miles from coast. Hern Bay 7, Deal 8, Folkestone about 17 miles. Buses run. Have nice rides in country. Hoping all are well. I remain yours, Wilf."

I believe that Wilfred is the middle of the 3 men stood at the back of the family photo.

Postcard sent from Wilfred Cecil Oakes to brother Charles

Additional Information:

Wilfred was also my great uncle. His brother Walter, my grandfather, is the younger gentleman standing on the right of the photo. I have in my possession the memorial penny presented to the family upon Wilfred's death.

Russell Jones








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