John Powell

Remembered with Honour on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.1915 Star, British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal.

John Powell.

Personal Details:

Born in Malpas in 1898.

Eldest son of Charles and Mary Powell of Manor Cottages, Hampton, Malpas.

John Powell was described as being of Hampton.

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Military Details:

Regiment:           5th Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry.

Rank:                 Private.

Serial Number:   17988.

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Record of Death:

Killed in action in France (Battle of the Somme) on 24th August 1916. Aged 18.

Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 12 A and 12 D.

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Medals and Awards:

John was awarded the Campaign Medals (1915 Star, British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal).