Private Edwin Griffiths, 12/383, York and Lancaster Regiment, 12th Bn.
Fell in action 1st July 1916, Age 26.
Edwin Griffiths was born in Castleford, West yorkshire. He moved to Wombwell in 1912 and became engaged to Constance Beecher sister of Pte. Stuart Beacher who also died at the Somme.
" He (Edwin) lived in Wombwell for two years before enlisting in September 1914, he served in Egypt be fore going to France. While in Egypt he rescued two comrades from drowning."
- Mexborough & Swinton Times August 12th 1916
Grave:
EUSTON ROAD CEMETERY, COLINCAMPS, Plot I. A. 30.
Memorials:
Wombwell war memorial, St. Mary's Church, Park Street, Wombwell
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