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Wars Last Goodbyes
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Inscription
In
Loving memory of
Cyril
The dearly loved
And devoted husband of
Nellie Finch (Birmingham)
Who died August 24th 1916
Aged 24 years
"Farewell Beloved Till We Meet Again"
Place of Inscription
St Peter Powick
Worcestershire
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Cyril William
Finch
1892
Claines, Worcestershire
24th August 1916
Drowned at Saltfleet in Lincolnshire attempting to rescue his comrade Sapper James Kirk who unfortunately couldn't swim who also died. Two others tried to help but survived.
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St Peter's Churchyard, Powick, Worcestershire
First World War
Sapper
1st/3rd East Anglian Field Company Royal Engineers
Both men - Cyril and James hailed from Northampton which is where they enlisted
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