Three: Guardsman A. Morris, 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards, who was killed in action...

Three: Guardsman A. Morris, 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards, who was killed in action during the First Battle of Ypres, 29 October 1914 1914 Star, with clasp (12666 Pte A. Morris. 1/G. Gds:); British War and Victory Medals (12666 Pte. A. Morris. G. Gds.) very fine (3) £100-£140 --- Arthur Morris was born in Pixham Ferry, Worcestershire, and was the husband of May Morris, of West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards on the Western Front from 6 October 1914. Guardsman Morris was killed in action on the Western Front, 29 October 1914. On the latter date the Battalion were engaged during the First Battle of Ypres: ‘Moved forward to hold line on Menin Road (Kruiseecke crossroads) (28th). Came under heavy fire from British artillery falling short during early morning (29th). Enemy attacked later and pushed Battalion back to support line. Major Stucley, Captains Lord Wellesley and Rennie killed, Major Weld-Forester and Lieutenant Douglas-Pennant mortally wounded. Lieutenant-Colonel Earle was severely wounded and subsequently taken prisoner. The Medical Officer, Lieutenant Butt was shot through the head while attending to his wounds. Later feel back to wood then counter-attacked. Some ground gained near the brickworks, then took up line in ditch on south side of Menin road. Relieved then during night marched to billets at Hooge. Roll called - 4 officers, 100 men [just 12 days earlier the Battalion had gone into action over 1,000 strong].’ (British Battalions in France & Belgium 1914, by R. Westlake refers) Guardsman Morris is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.