Remembering the Fallen
He gave his today for our tomorrow.
Name: Cornish
Forenames: William
Birth: 1889 Bridford
Parents: William & Mary Grace of Bishopsteignton in 1916
Abode in 1891: Bridford
Abode in 1901: Bell Lane, Hennock His mother has remarried to William Holding.
Abode in 1911: He may be in the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment
Service Record: Missing
Residence given on Casualty List: None given
Wife:
Died:13th Sept 1916. Died of Wounds probably received in the few preceding days during attacks on the German lines when the regiment suffered many casualties. Albert, Somme, France
Age: 26
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
CWGC Grave or Memorial: La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie Departement de la Somme, Picardie, France. Plot: II. D. 49.
Remembered in Hennock Church Yard: No
Recorded on the Hennock War Memorial: Yes
CWGC Burial Record Found: Yes
Regiment: Devonshire 2nd Battalion
Rank: Sergeant
Service number: 8588
Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Victory, British, 14 Star & Clasp