SHAW S.
Samuel Shaw
Corporal 15147
2nd Bn., Grenadier Guards
Samuel Shaw died in hospital on Thursday 14th January 1915, Age 24, and was buried in Sutton-in-Ashfield Cemetery on 17 January 1915.(Grave Ref AM1652.)
He was born c1890 at Sutton-in-Ashfield, and was the eldest known son of John and Sarah Ann Shaw. John Shaw was a Coalminer, and a native of Pinxton, Derbys. At the time of Samuel's death the family were living at 7 Brook Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
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In loving mem__y of Lance Corpl. Samuel Shaw 3rd Batt. Grenadier Guards the beloved son of John & Sarah Ann Shaw who was wounded at Soissons, France, Sept. 16th 1914 and died at the 3rd London Gen. Hospital, Wandsworth Jany. 14th 1915 in his 24th year He hath done his duty Also mother of the above, Sarah Ann Shaw died Jan 16th 1935 - aged 67 years At Rest |
Notts Free Press - In Memoriam - 17th January 1919
In loving memory of our dear son, Lance-Corporal Samuel Shaw, Grenadier Guards, son of J. Shaw of Brook Street, Sutton, who was wounded at Soissons, September 16th 1914, died January 14th 1915. One of the bravest, one of the best, while doing his duty, was called to rest. God's will be done - 'tis hard to say, when the one we love is called away; but there are links that death can't sever, Love and remembrance live forever. - From his loving Father, Mother and Alice.
From ‘Soldiers who died in the Great War 1914-19 – Part 5 The Foot Guards’
SHAW, Samuel. Born Sutton-in-Ashfield,
Notts. Enlisted at Mansfield (resides Sutton-in-Ashfield) 2nd Bn. Grenadier
Guards. A/Corporal 15117, died of wounds, at home, 14th Jan 1915.
From "Lest we forget - The Blackwell Colliery War Souvenier"
S. Shaw, 17 Brook Street, Sutton. Enlisted 4-8-14. Corpl., Grenadier Guards. Actions: Wounded at Soissons, 16-9-14. Died as a result of wounds, 14-1-15.
Researched by Heather Faulkes
