8885 L.CPL-A.SJT W.F.BRISLAND YORKS.L.I.
Walter Frederick Brisland
Born Birr, Kings County, Ireland
To France 11/11/14 & served with 2nd King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry & qualified for the ‘Aug-Nov 1914’ Clasp
Promoted Acting Sergeant
The 2nd KOYLI took part in a disastrous attack on Trench 45 near Hill 60 in the Ypres Salient on 6/7 May 1915, when 140 men apparently disappeared without trace
DOW F&F 7/5/15
Buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France
With copy of his Medal Index Card, SDGW & CWGC details
Condition: NEF
