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Sgt John Regan's grave
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| Title | Sgt John Regan's grave |
|---|---|
| Description | This photograph was sent to Mrs Regan after her husband was killed in action during the First World War. She never visited his grave in France. Sergeant John Regan was born in Penarth on 1 May 1882. He enlisted as a volunteer to fight in the First World War. At the time he was called away he was the father of a large family of four boys and a girl. His wife was also expecting another child, who was born on 6 May 1916 while John was preparing to cross over to France. Sadly, he never had the chance to meet his youngest daughter. He was killed in action on 31 July 1916. He was buried at Peronne Road Military Cemetery near Maricourt on the Somme, close to the spot where he died. |
| Item URL | https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/907131 |
| Community archive | People's Collection Wales |
| Subject |
'First World War (1914-18)' first world war The Great War war WW1 world war one Penarth Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf rhyfel |
| Level | Item |
| Author | Huw Williams |
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