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Pte. Henry Abraham Vigus
British Army 214 Coy. Machine Gun Corps
from:Herne Hill, London
(d.20th September 1917)
The Battle for Menin Road Ridge began on 20th of September 1917, the day my Grandfather, Henry Vigus, was killed. It lasted for 7 days until 26th of September 1917 resulting in a victory for the British.
He was 26 years of age and one of so many brave young men who lost their lives in the conflict. He is remembered at the Tyne Cot memorial, Zonnebeke, Ypres Salient, Belgium.
He was married to Cecelia Emma (nee Butler) and had 3 children. My father, Henry Frederick, his brother Charles Ernest and a girl, Rose Cecelia Louisa (born 8th January 1916 but who sadly only survived around 1 year).