Death notice and condolences on death of Arthur Morris
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Army form B 104-82
No. Cas/49198/N
Stamped
No. 1
Infantry Record Office
6 May 1918
No. 9 District
Warley
Sir,
It is my painful duty to inform you that a report has been received
from the War Office notifying the death of:
(No.) 49198 (Rank) Private
(Name) Arthur Morris
(Regiment) 2nd Battalion Northampton Regt.
which occurred at 47 Casualty Clearing Station, France
on the 25th April 1918
The report is to the effect that he died of "shrapnel wound
penetrating abdomen."
By His Majesty's command I am to forward the enclosed
message of sympathy from Their Gracious Majesties the King and Queen.
I am at the same time to express the regret of the Army Council at the
soldier's death in his Country's service.
I am to add that any information that may be received as to the
soldier's burial will be communicated to you in due course. A separate
leaflet dealing more fully with this subject is enclosed.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
signed.
Officer in charge of Records
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Army form B 104-82
No. Cas/49198/N
Stamped
No. 1
Infantry Record Office
6 May 1918
No. 9 District
Warley
Sir,
It is my painful duty to inform you that a report has been received
from the War Office notifying the death of:
(No.) 49198 (Rank) Private
(Name) Arthur Morris
(Regiment) 2nd Battalion Northampton Regt.
which occurred at 47 Casualty Clearing Station, France
on the 25th April 1918
The report is to the effect that he died of "shrapnel wound
penetrating abdomen."
By His Majesty's command I am to forward the enclosed
message of sympathy from Their Gracious Majesties the King and Queen.
I am at the same time to express the regret of the Army Council at the
soldier's death in his Country's service.
I am to add that any information that may be received as to the
soldier's burial will be communicated to you in due course. A separate
leaflet dealing more fully with this subject is enclosed.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
signed.
Officer in charge of Records
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- 18660 / 220323
- Contributor
- Madelaine Morris-Penn
May 6, 1918
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