253820 Pte. William Sanders Grace British Army 2/4th Btn. East Kent Regiment from:Birmingham Details of William Grace's service are unknown except for his medal records, but like many men Billie did not discuss his time much. Photos indicate he served in the Signal Corps and was a certified instructor in signals and given rank of Lance Corporal. He was injured with a piece of shrapnel in his foot which he carried for the remainder of his life. In 1939, aged just 42, he died from septicaemia as the piece of shrapnel moved and caused blood poisoning. He left a wife a son of 7 years.
His souvenirs from the war include an Iron Cross (removed from a dead German officer) and his RF cap badge. The only story of the war that was passed on was how he lost he signet ring in the trenches before an advance. After a retreat he found himself back in the same place in the same trench and found his signet ring.
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