Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the husband of S. Watts (formerly Twells) of 12, Avenue Road, Coalville, Leics.

Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Coalville Times article - Friday June 28th, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

A lieutenant writing to Mrs S. Twells, on June 11th, informs her that her husband, Pte. L. J. Twells is missing since the last German offensive. The officer adds, “I feel the loss of your husband very much. He was one of the bravest and most cheery lads we had in the company and always set a fine example to his comrades.”

Coalville Times article - Friday October 17th, 1919

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Lancelot John Twells, who died whilst a prisoner of war in Germany, October 13th, 1918.

“Never again, dear heart, never again,
Shall life’s ills grieve thee; sorrow, toil or pain.”

From his Mother, Father, Brother, Sister and Brother-in-law.

Coalville Times article - Friday October 15th, 1920

IN MEMORIAM

TWELLS – In loving memory of Lancelot John Twells, who died whilst a prisoner of war at Worms-on-Rhine, Germany, October 13th, 1918. Aged 26 years.

“Safe at last, all dangers past;
Safe in his Father’s Home.”

From his Mother, Father, Brothers, Sister and Brother-in-law.

Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 28/2/2018