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Pte. William Laurie

British Army 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment

from:West Hartlepool

(d.20th July 1916)

My great uncle, William Laurie, who lived at 51 Bromley St, West Hartlepool, was killed in action at the Somme on 20th of July 1916, possibly during the Battle of Delville Wood. It was two days after his 24th birthday. He left behind his wife, Selina (Codling), and their one-year old son, William. My mother, Ada was also only one-year old when he was killed. Although she never knew him, she still refers to him as Uncle Will. He fought with the 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment and is reportedly buried near Thiepval.



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