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Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Coalville Times article - Friday February 1st, 1918

LOCAL CASUALTIES

Official news has been received by Mrs Sidney Buttons (Heather) of the death of her husband by drowning. He was on one of the two destroyers which were driven ashore in a severe storm at sea. Prior to enlistment, deceased lived at Ibstock, and was employed at Heather Station. A memorial service was held at the Parish Church on Sunday, the Rev. H. Standidge conducting the service. Mr T. Humble played the “Dead March” on the organ, and the Ibstock Church Lads’ Brigade attended and sounded the “Last Post.”

Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 13/1/2018

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