Mossop William Augustine

• Full name: William Augustine Mossop
• Date of birth: 13 November 1884 Eccleshall
• Date of death: 16th September 1917 (died of wounds)
• Age of death: about 32
• Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
  (Formerly 11299, South Staffs)
• Rank: Private 73146
• Enlisted: Smethwick or Birmingham
• The medals section state:
  • South Staffordshire Regiment, Notts and Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment
  • Regimental Number: 11299, 73146
  • Awarded: British, Victory and 15 Star

The photograph is the only one of William and was taken in Nottingham when he moved to the Sherwood Foresters. He kept it with him, inscribed to his daughter, throughout his subsequent service. It was sent back to his daughter after his death, who kept it all her life and eventually gave it to her grandson. It is still visibly blood stained.

His daughter died just a few years ago aged 98, would have been thrilled to have seen her beloved father on the website. She often recalled his trips home from the battlefield, especially his last Christmas visit in 1916.

Interred at: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Grave Reference: XIX. D. 4A. Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery is located on the Boescheepseweg 37, 1 1/2 miles from Poperinge town centre. William was killed taking part in the Battle of Passchendaele (3rd Ypres). He was at the time serving with the Sherwood Foresters. We do not know which battalion he was serving with. However, at least 3 battalions of the Sherwood Foresters were involved in the battle.

73146 PRIVATE W.A.MOSSOP NOTTS AND DERBY REGIMENT 16TH SEPTEMBER 1917

Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Click for details

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