Wednesday 8 July 2009

76067 Pte Victor Henry Cowmeadow, Derbyshire Yeomanry

I have been unable to find a medal index card for Victor Henry Cowmeadow. Soldiers Died in the Great War gives his number with the Derbyshire Yeomanry as 76067. This number belongs to the five digit series which was issued when the Territorial Force was re-numbered in early 1917.

Victor was born in Salisbury and living in Salisbury when he enlisted there. He died on this day, 8th July, 1918 whilst serving with the 1/1st Derbyshire Yeomanry. He is buried in Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria; grave reference: 266. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records his age as 21 and notes that he was the son of Frederick James and Catherine Eliza Cowmeadow of 70 St Ann Street, Salisbury.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
 Sources:
Army Service Numbers 1881-1918
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Soldiers Died in the Great War

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