JMB1943 Posted 16 September , 2019 Share Posted 16 September , 2019 My Grandfather’s second cousin, James Frank Ballard, Private, L/8245 2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment Died of wounds, received at Vendresse, on September 14, 1914 aged 28 yrs. No known grave, and commemorated on La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, France. Son of William Albert and Mary Ann Ballard of Hastings, Sussex. Fading away like the stars in the morning, Losing their light in the glorious sun, Thus did they pass from this earth and its toiling, Almost forgotten with what they had done. Who’ll sing the anthem? Who’ll tell the story? Did their line hold? Did it scatter and run? Can they at last be united in glory, And always remembered for what they have done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Atkins Posted 17 September , 2019 Share Posted 17 September , 2019 RIP. His regimental number suggests Pte Ballard enlisted in 1905 sometime, aged 18 or 19, so I'm guessing he was very likely a Reservist recalled to the colours on the outbreak of war. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB1943 Posted 18 September , 2019 Author Share Posted 18 September , 2019 Pat, Thank you. your regimental number database is right on the money, he did indeed enlist in1905. Regards, JMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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