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254911 Pte. Harold Stanley Sampson British Army 5th Btn. Royal Berkshire Regiment from:Diptford, South Brent, Devon (d.18th September 1918) Harold Sampson was the son of a Devonshire farmer, Henry Sampson, his mother was Emily. He was born in Cornwood, Devon, in 1862 and was one of 8 children. By 1911, the family were living at Bowerdon Farm, Buckfastleigh, Harold was 15 and working on the farm. Henry Sampson was not keen for Harold to sign up, possibly as he was needed on the farm. Harold enlisted with the Royal Berkshire Regiment and in 1918 was with the 5th Battalion, part of Kitchener's 12th (Eastern) Division that took part in the Battle of Epehy on 18th September 1918. Unfortunately, Harold was one of 265 Allied service men killed on that day. Harold was buried in Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery close to the village of Epehy. Plots I and II were created by the men of the 12th (Eastern Division) for the casualties of that battle. 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.**