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222033 Pte. John Collis British Army 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters from:Derby (d.20th Sep 1914) There were 3 brothers, one being my granddad, William Collis. They were resting when the Germans started shelling the 2nd Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters. They ran for cover but John turned back, he had dropped his cap. The 2 brothers tried to stop him but he said "I will get into trouble if I don't get it". He found it then started back just then a German shell landed next to him. The brothers were stunned and my grand dad said "what are we going to say to me mare [mother]". There was nothing left of him to find after the battle and his name is commemorated on the La Ferte-sous-jouarre Memorial, Seine et Marne, France. If you go to this Memorial please tell him he has not been forgotten by his family. Good night, God bless Uncle John 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 the 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.**