211407 Pte. Arthur Joseph Rant British Army 7th Btn. Leicestershire Regiment (d.15th May 1918) My uncle was Arthur Joseph Rant. At 15 years old he joined the Norfolk Regiment and was sent to France. His mother had him released as he was well under age. At eighteen he was consripted and joined the 7th Battalion Leicesters and was with them on the 14th/15th May 1918 in front line trenches when the Germans attacked across the Chemin des Dames roar that night. He was reported killed in action along with 19 officers and 503 other ranks of that battalion out of a total of 570 officers and men. He was 19 years of age. I have visited the area near Reims twice trying to find the exact trench line without any luck. Any information would be welcome
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