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Soldier Cave, Fred – Killed in Action

July 1916

Lance Cpl Fred Cave

Lance Corporal CaveĀ is reported killed in action.
The official information is not to hand, the letter had been received from his captain and comrades.
He was repairing the wires and telephones, and whilst doing so was killed instantly.

From C.W.G.C.:

Service No: 1387
Date of Death :02/07/1916
Age: 39
Regiment: Royal Engineers 1st/1st West Riding Div. Signal Coy.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 8 A and 8 D.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of Thomas and Jane Cave, of 8, Station Rd., Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham.