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259710 L/Cpl Edward Powell British Army 4th (Denbighshire) Battalion Welsh Fusiliers from:4 Station Rd, Southsea, Wrexham (d.20th April 1917) Edward Powell, known as Edwin and his brother, Joseph Harold Powell were both in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. They were two of six sons (of fourteen children) of John and Sarah Anne Powell living in Vron, Brymbo. Edward was married to Elizabeth (nee Ledsham) and they lived at 4 Station Road, Southsea, Wrexham. The family story is that Edward was shot and wounded, and whilst his brother was carrying him back to safety was shot again by a sniper and killed in his brother's arms. Joe survived to war and emigrated to Alberta, Canada where he died in 1967. 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.**