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Pte. Herbert Wilson
British Army 10th Btn. Durham Light Infantry
from:20 Ventor Street, Leeds
(d.22nd Aug 1917)
Herbert Wilson was enlisted in the 10th Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry in May 1917. No photo of him in uniform was taken. He transferred to France after 6 weeks training.
During the 3rd Battle of Ypres, 10th DLI advanced to Inverness Copse in late August.
Herbert was killed on the 22nd August and has no known grave. His name is on the Tyne Cot Memorial.