JMB1943 Posted 19 September , 2023 Share Posted 19 September , 2023 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...
mandy hall Posted 20 September , 2023 Share Posted 20 September , 2023 The La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial photo taken 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB1943 Posted 20 September , 2023 Author Share Posted 20 September , 2023 Mandy, Thank you so much for posting that photo of James’ memorial. I never will see it in the flesh, so this photo taken on a beautiful day means a lot. Regards, JMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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