Today we remember …
28th June 1917
Reginald Hargreaves, E Social 1910. Lt, 4th Bn, Durham Light Infantry. Killed in action in an unknown engagement on his 21st birthday He joined the Durham L.I. from the O.T.C. in August, 1914, and went to the front in May, 1915. He was severely wounded in October, 1915, and twice again in 1916.His colonel writes: ‘Your son was killed whilst leading his company in a raid on the enemy’s trenches. During the raid your son’s conduct was most gallant, and his personal bravery was splendid.’ Aged 21 |