Henry Collyer. Died 9th August 1918
Henry was born in the Newbury area (Bignor) in about 1888; one of 7 siblings, to Joseph and Maria Collyer.
In 1901 the family were still living in nearby Speen. By 1911 Maria was a widow and Henry still lived with her in the newbury area. Some of his siblings were born in Wokingham so maybe they had family here too.
Henry enlisted in Wokingham into the Kings Royal Rifle Corps and served with the 12th Battalion London Regiment (Rangers)
http://www.1914-1918.net/krrc.htm
He died on 9th August 1918 during what is known as ‘The Advance To Victory’ and is commemorated on the Vis en Artois Memorial.
http://www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=79200&mode=1
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