posted on 2024-02-23, 23:00authored byGreat War Archive Project Team
Bible sent to Rifleman Harry Green's mother either as a souvenir before leaving for France, or sent home after his death. Note the page marked with a sprig of flowers.
Editor's Comment:
'Active Service Testament 1916'. With pencilled owner's details.
Rifleman R/31363 Harry William Green, 8th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps (part of the 14th (Light) Division), the son of Walter H. and Mary E. Green, originally of King's Lynn, Norfolk, died of wounds 27th December 1916, age 19. He is buried in Avesnes-Le-Comte Communal Cemetery Extension.